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Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX30 IS 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 SX30 IS 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 SX30 IS, which was introduced in September 2010 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, SX30 IS is 7 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 SX30 IS 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
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps 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 SX30 IS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-09-14
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 24-840 mm F2.7-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 601g. 123 x 92 x 108 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Compare

Canon SX30 IS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX40 HS. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G1 X III and Canon SX30 IS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Image Processor
DIGIC 7 vs Digic 4 More Capable Processor
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 14 MP 71% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 1.600 1500% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3 vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 1.0fps 8 fps faster
Weight
399 g vs 601 g 202 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 5.80 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 6.8m 2.2m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
13.84µm2 vs 2.01µm2 588% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX30 IS over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Max Mech. Shutter
1/3200s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele
840mm vs 72mm 768 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
35× vs 3x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.70 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
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
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
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
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
LCD Screen Size
2.70" vs 2.70" Small display
Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX30 IS: 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 SX30 IS 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 SX30 IS has external dimensions of 123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25″) and weighs 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Canon SX30 IS. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 57mm thinner than Canon SX30 IS.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX30 IS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon SX30 IS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

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 (202g ) than the Canon SX30 IS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

G1 X III
SX30 IS
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that G1 X III has a big advantage over SX30 IS which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G1 X III's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SX30 IS's 2.7" screen.



Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX30 IS: 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 SX30 IS has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4 processor.

Canon G1 X III's sensor provides 10MP more than Canon SX30 IS'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 SX30 IS sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX30 IS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon SX30 IS Cameras


As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 11.8x Larger sensor area than Canon SX30 IS. 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 SX30 IS Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G1 X III features a 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 3x zoom lens whereas Canon SX30 IS features a 24-840 mm F2.7-5.8 35× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.70, Canon SX30 IS is faster than Canon G1 X III at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon SX30 IS has 768mm longer telezoom reach than the Canon G1 X III. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Canon G1 X III is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
SX30 IS
Widest - Sony ZV-1F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
SX30 IS
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
SX30 IS
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
SX30 IS
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Canon SX30 IS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Canon SX30 IS 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 SX30 IS 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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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon SX30 IS for Street Photography

GOOD
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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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.70
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX30 IS 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
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
840 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon SX30 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
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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35.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
601g
Body Thickness 108mm
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX30 IS 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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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX30 IS: 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 SX30 IS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 SX30 IS scores compare:

Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #154 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Canon SX30 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #71 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #666 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Canon G1 X III is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon SX30 IS 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 SX30 IS vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2017-10-25 2010-09-14
Body Type Large sensor compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size APS-C 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 332.27mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 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 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) 24-840 mm (35×)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 F2.7-5.8
Macro Focus Range 10cm 0cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 2.70"
Resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots n/a
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in 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 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 601g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 123 x 92 x 108mm
Battery Life 200 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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