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Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D810A 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 D810A 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 D810A, which was introduced in February 2015 is a Advanced DSLR camera with a 36.0MP Full frame sensor. As you can see, D810A 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 the Canon G1 X III and Nikon D810A 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 D810A Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-02-10
  • 36MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 12800 ( expands to 100 - 51200)
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 3.20" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 880g. 146 x 123 x 82 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon G1 X III and Nikon D810A compare 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 D810A
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Optional Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
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 5.0fps 4 fps faster
Weight
399 g vs 880 g 481 g lighter
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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 Nikon D810A over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Sensor Resolution
36 MP vs 24 MP 50% more pixels
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
1/8000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
1200 shots vs 200 shots 1000 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
23.83µm2 vs 13.84µm2 72% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
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 D810A
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 36 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
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
Dual-axis Electronic Level
Yes vs Yes Level the camera easily in two axis
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Nikon D810A
Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D810A: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G1 X III and Nikon D810A 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 D810A has external dimensions of 146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23″) and weighs 880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and the Nikon D810A. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 31mm narrower, 45mm shorter and 31mm thinner than Nikon D810A. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Nikon D810A doesn't. Once you put a lens on D810A, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D810A Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Nikon D810A Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and Nikon D810A.

Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D810A Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Nikon D810A Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Nikon D810A.
Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D810A Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the the Nikon D810A 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 (481g ) than the Nikon D810A 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 D810A, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Both the G1 X III and the D810A have weather sealings in their bodies, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon D810A's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon G1 X III's 3 screen.

On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Nikon D810A has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G1 X III.


Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D810A: 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, Nikon D810A has a 36.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features EXPEED 4 processor.

Nikon D810A's sensor provides 12MP more than Canon G1 X III'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 D810A sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D810A Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Nikon D810A Cameras


As seen above, Nikon D810A 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 D810A Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Nikon D810A 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 D810A 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: 36.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Nikon D810A 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
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon D810A 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
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
15 Cross Type Focus sensors
51 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 1200 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon D810A 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
880g
Body Thickness 82mm
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon D810A 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 Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 36.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Canon G1 X III vs Nikon D810A: 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 D810A, 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 D810A 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 1260 in all Cameras
Nikon D810A
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #11 out of 95 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #81 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Nikon D810A has a higher Overall Score than the Canon G1 X III and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Nikon D810A vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Nikon D810A
Brand Canon Nikon
Announced 2017-10-25 2015-02-10
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 36 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 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 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 Fixed type
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 1/8000s
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)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 5.0 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 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Optional
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 880g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 146 x 123 x 82mm
Battery Life 200 shots 1200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
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