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Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D750 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 Nikon D750 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two 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 Nikon D750, which was introduced in September 2014 is a Advanced DSLR camera with a 24.0MP Full frame sensor. As you can see, D750 is 3 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. Fortunately, you can't go wrong with any of these cameras as we rank them amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Canon G1 X III is ranked #6 out of 64 Large Sensor Compact cameras with an overall score of 69 whereas Nikon D750 is ranked #9 out of 93 Advanced DSLR cameras with an overall score of 77.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G1 X III and Nikon D750 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

Nikon D750 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-09-12
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 50 - 51200)
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 6.5fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 840g. 141 x 113 x 78 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Nikon D700 Compare

Nikon D750 was replaced by Nikon D780. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon D780 vs Nikon D750
Nikon D780 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 Nikon D750 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 Nikon D750
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 6.5fps 2.5 fps faster
Weight
399 g vs 840 g 441 g lighter
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
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Reasons to choose Nikon D750 over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Number of Focus Points
51 vs 49 2 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.229k dots vs 1.040k dots 18% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
1230 shots vs 200 shots 1030 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Flash Coverage
12.0m vs 9.0m 3m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
35.66µm2 vs 13.84µm2 157% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Nikon D750
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
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
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 Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.229k dots High resolution screens
Max Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 6.5fps Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Nikon D750
Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D750: 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 Nikon D750 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). Nikon D750 has external dimensions of 141 x 113 x 78 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.07″) and weighs 840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Nikon D750. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 26mm narrower, 35mm shorter and 27mm thinner than Nikon D750. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Nikon D750 doesn't. Once you put a lens on D750, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D750 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Nikon D750 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Nikon D750.

Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D750 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Nikon D750 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Nikon D750.
Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D750 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Nikon D750 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 (441g ) than the Nikon D750 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 D750, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Both G1 X III and D750 have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon D750's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon G1 X III's 3 screen.



Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D750: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon G1 X III and Nikon D750 have 24.0 MP resolution sensors but Canon G1 X III's sensor is APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) and Nikon D750's sensor is Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ).

Since Nikon D750's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Canon G1 X III.

Below you can see the G1 X III and D750 sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D750 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Nikon D750 Cameras


As seen above, Nikon D750 has a 2.6x Larger sensor area than Canon G1 X III. 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.

What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Nikon D750 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Nikon D750 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

Nikon D750 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
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
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Nikon D750 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 Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon D750 for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT
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 Continuous Shooting: 6.5fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
15 Cross Type Focus sensors
51 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 1230 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.5fps
No Image Stabilization
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon D750 for Daily Photography

GOOD
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 Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
840g
Body Thickness 78mm
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon D750 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
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D750: 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 Nikon D750, 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 Nikon D750 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
Nikon D750
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 95 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #68 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Nikon D750 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon G1 X III in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon G1 X III. Otherwise, Nikon D750 is the better camera overall.

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Nikon D750 vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Nikon D750
Brand Canon Nikon
Announced 2017-10-25 2014-09-12
Body Type Large sensor compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C Full frame
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Area 332.27mm2 861.60mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 50 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 51
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Nikon F
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 Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in 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 6.5 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 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 840g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 141 x 113 x 78mm
Battery Life 200 shots 1230 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 93
DxO Color Depth not tested 24.8
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2956
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