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Canon G1 X III vs Canon G1 X MII 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 II

13 MP | 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon G1 X III vs Canon G1 X II Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing G1 X III and G1 X MII, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Canon. Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Canon G1 X II has a 13.0MP 1.5-inch sensor. Canon G1 X III was introduced to market in October 2017 and Canon G1 X II was launched in February 2014. As you can see, G1 X MII is 3 years older than G1 X III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G1 X III and Canon G1 X II 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 G1 X II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-12
  • 13MP - 1.5-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-120 mm F2.0-3.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 5 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 553g. 116 x 74 x 66 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G1 X III and Canon G1 X II 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 PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Viewfinder
Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 13 MP 84% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 31 18 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 5.0fps 4 fps faster
Weight
399 g vs 553 g 154 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 6.8m 2.2m longer range
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
240 shots vs 200 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
120mm vs 72mm 48 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 3x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
3.90 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
20.17µm2 vs 13.84µm2 45% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting 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
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs 3.0-stops Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Canon G1 X III vs Canon G1 X II: 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 G1 X II 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 G1 X II has external dimensions of 116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.57 x 2.91 x 2.6″) and weighs 553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Canon G1 X II. Canon G1 X III is 1mm narrower and 15mm thinner than Canon G1 X II but it is also 4mm taller.

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

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

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G1 X II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon G1 X II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Canon G1 X II.
Canon G1 X III vs Canon G1 X II Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon G1 X II 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 (154g ) than the Canon G1 X II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

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

LCD Screen Size and Features

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

Canon G1 X II features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
Canon G1 X III vs Canon G1 X II: Sensor Comparison

Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Canon G1 X II has a 13.0MP 1.5-inch (18.7 x 14 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 6 processor.

Canon G1 X III's sensor provides 11MP more than Canon G1 X II's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

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

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


As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 1.3x Larger sensor area than Canon G1 X II. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G1 X II Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G1 X III features a 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 3x zoom lens whereas Canon G1 X II features a 24-120 mm F2.0-3.9 5x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Canon G1 X II is faster than Canon G1 X III at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon G1 X II has 48mm longer reach than the Canon G1 X III. At f3.90, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
G1 X MII
Widest - Canon G1 X II
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Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
G1 X MII
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
G1 X MII
Fastest - Leica Q
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
G1 X MII
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Canon G1 X II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Canon G1 X II 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 G1 X II for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon G1 X II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
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 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G1 X II for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
1 Cross Type Focus sensors
31 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Fast Lens at Tele: f3.90
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
120 mm Tele Lens
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G1 X II for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Large 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
5.0X Optical Zoom
553g
Body Thickness 66mm
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G1 X II for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
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Large 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon G1 X III vs Canon G1 X II: 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 G1 X II, 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 G1 X II scores compare:

Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #137 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Canon G1 X II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #29 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #246 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon G1 X III is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon G1 X II in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Canon G1 X II vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2017-10-25 2014-02-12
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C 1.5-inch
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 18.7 x 14 mm
Area 332.27mm2 261.80mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 13 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 4160 x 3120
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 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 31
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) 24-120 mm (5x)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 F2.0-3.9
Macro Focus Range 10cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
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 553g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 116 x 74 x 66mm
Battery Life 200 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 58
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.5
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 10.8
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 581
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