Canon G1 X III vs Canon T6s Comparison

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Canon G1 X III

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon G1 X III vs Canon T6s Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Canon cameras cameras with different body types: Canon G1 X III, which was introduced in October 2017 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Canon T6s, which was introduced in February 2015 is a Entry-Level DSLR camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, T6s is 2 years older than G1 X III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing a DSLR camera to a Fixed Lens camera is not an easy task but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2017-10-25

24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 25600

24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3 Fully Articulated Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

9.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Canon T6s Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-02-06

24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)

Canon EF/EF-S Mount

3" Fully Articulated Screen

Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder

5.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

565g. 132 x 101 x 78 mm

Also known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D

Replaced Canon EOS 700D Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Canon EOS Rebel T6s

Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Max ISO	25.600 vs 12.800	100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points	49 vs 19	30 more focus points
Viewfinder Coverage	100% vs 95%	More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting	9.0fps vs 5.0fps	4 fps faster
Weight	399 g vs 565 g	166 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
AE Bracketing Range	±3 EV vs ±2 EV	Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Built-in ND Filter	3.0-stops vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth

Reasons to choose Canon EOS Rebel T6s over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	440 shots vs 200 shots	240 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Flash Coverage	12.0m vs 9.0m	3m longer range
Top LCD	Yes vs No	Help viewing and changing settings easily
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Webcam Function	Yes vs No	Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker	Yes vs No	Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon EOS Rebel T6s

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Optical)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	24 MP vs 24 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs Yes	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection	Yes vs Yes	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon EOS Rebel T6s

Canon G1 X III vs Canon T6s: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Canon T6s has external dimensions of 132 x 101 x 78 mm (5.2 x 3.98 x 3.07″) and weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 23mm shorter and 27mm thinner than Canon T6s. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Canon T6s doesn't. Once you put a lens on T6s, its thickness will increase significantly.

Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s.

Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s.

Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G1 X III is significantly lighter (166g ) than the Canon T6s which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on T6s, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that G1 X III has a big advantage over T6s which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.

Both cameras feature Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfie shots and video.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon T6s: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s have APS-C sized 24.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the G1 X III and T6s sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s Cameras

Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Canon T6s for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon T6s for Street Photography

GOOD

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon T6s for Sports Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
19 Cross Type Focus sensors
19 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon T6s for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Large Body
565g
Body Thickness 78mm
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon T6s for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Canon G1 X III vs Canon T6s: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Canon T6s scores compare:

Canon G1 X III

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #6 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #134 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Canon T6s

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #16 out of 78 in Compact SLR cameras
Ranked #162 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Canon G1 X III has a higher Overall Score than the Canon T6s and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon T6s vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Brand	Canon	Canon
Announced	2017-10-25	2015-02-06
Body Type	Large sensor compact	Compact SLR
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	APS-C	APS-C
Dimensions	22.3 x 14.9 mm	22.3 x 14.9 mm
Area	332.27mm²	332.27mm²
Megapixels	24 megapixels	24 megapixels
Max Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity	25,600 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	49	19
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	Canon EF/EF-S
Lens Focal Range	24-72 mm (3x)	no lens
Max Aperture	F2.8-5.6	no lens
Macro Focus Range	10cm	no lens
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Size	3	3"
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Resolution	2,360k dots	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.51x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	9.00 m (at Auto ISO)	12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync	n/a	1/200s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	9.0 fps	5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	399g	565g
Dimensions	115 x 78 x 51mm	132 x 101 x 78mm
Battery Life	200 shots	440 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	70
DxO Color Depth	not tested	22.6
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	12.0
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	915
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