Canon has introduced PowerShot G1 X Mark III, the latest addition to their premium G-series of compact cameras. For the first time, Canon’s compact camera features a 24.3 MP APS-C CMOS sensor. Another novelty is the Dual Pixel auto-focus technology, which was also never featured in a compact Canon camera before.
PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a 24-72mm equivalent lens with optical image stabilization and f/2.8-5.6 aperture. Judging from the specs, this is basically a “baby M5,” only with a fixed lens.
According to Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., the new PowerShot G1 X Mark III puts their latest innovations in an advanced, compact camera. The technology we generally see in Canon’s DSLRs is now placed in the G-series for the first time. The 24.3 MP APS-C sensor is paired with ISO range of 100-25,600, which should allow you better image quality even in low-light conditions.
We’re familiar with the Dual Pixel AF system. But just like the APS-C sensor, this is the first time Dual Pixel AF is placed in a Canon compact camera. There’s also Touch and Drag AF, which lets you use the rear screen as a touchpad while looking through the viewfinder. This way you can focus on the subject with a tap of your finger.
PowerShot G1 X Mark III shoots up to 7 fps (up to 9.0 fps with One-Shot AF). As for the video, it shoots 1080/60p and timelapse. The camera body is water- and dust-proof, and has a built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth connectivity.
Take a look at the full specs:
Image Capture Device
Type
24.2 Megapixel*, APS-C CMOS (sensor aspect ratio 3:2)
* Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
Total Pixels
Approx. 25.8 megapixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 24.2 megapixels
Lens
Focal Length
15.0 (W) – 45.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24-72mm)
Optical Zoom
3x
Digital Zoom
4x
Focusing Range
Normal/Auto: 3.9 in. (10cm) – infinity (W), 11.8 in. (30cm) – infinity (T)
Macro/Underwater Macro: 3.9 in. – 1.6 ft. (10-50 cm) (W)
Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus, Manual Focus
Viewfinders
Optical Viewfinder
Built-in electronic color viewfinder with 0.39-type screen size and approx. 2.36 million dots
LCD Monitor
3.0 TFT color liquid crystal type Vari-angle with electrostatic capacitance touchscreen panel
LCD Pixels
Approx. 1.04 million dots
LCD Coverage
Approx. 100%
Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8 (W), f/5.6 (T)
Shutter Speed
1-1/2000 sec. (in Auto mode)
30–1/2000 sec. (in all shooting modes)
BULB (in M mode only)
1/8 minimum in Manual Movie Mode
Exposure Control
Sensitivity
ISO 100-3200 (in Auto mode)
Max. ISO Speed in P mode is ISO 25600
Light Metering Method
Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Spot
Exposure Control Method
Manual Exposure, Program Shift, AE Lock, AE Bracketing
Exposure Compensation
±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments
White Balance
White Balance Control
Auto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater WB, Color Temperature
Flash
Built-in Flash
Manual Pop-up Flash (Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off)
Flash Range
1.6 ft. (50cm) – 29.5 ft. (9.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) – 14.8 ft. (4.5m) (T)
Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3 increments
Shooting Specifications
Picture Style
Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
Self Timer
Off, 2 sec., 10 sec., Custom
Wireless Control
Wi-Fi® / NFC / Bluetooth®
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif. 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (Canon original: 14-bit, CR2)
Video: MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Image Storage
Storage Media
SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I Memory Cards
File Format
Design rule for Camera File system (DCF) compliant; DPOF (Version 1.1) compatible
Image Recording Format
Fine/Normal
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif. 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (Canon original: 14-bit, CR2)
Video: MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Number of Recording Pixels
Approx. Number of Shots per a Canon Metric 16GB SD Card
Interface
Audio Out
Stereo
Wired
Hi-Speed USB (Micro USB), HDMI (Type D)
Wireless
Wi-Fi®*
Specifications: IEEE 802. 11b/g/n
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Channels: 1-11
Security: WEP, WPA-PSK (AES/TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES/TKIP)
NFC**
Bluetooth®***
Version: Ver. 4.0
* Compatible with iOS® versions 9.3/10.3, Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1. Data charges may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. This app helps enable you to upload images to social media services. Please note that image files may contain personally identifiable information that may implicate privacy laws. Canon disclaims and has no responsibility for your use of such images. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this app.
** Compatible with Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1.
*** Compatible with select smartphone and tablet devices (Android™ version 5.0 or later and the following iOS® devices: iPhone 4s or later, iPad 3rd gen. or later, iPod Touch 5th gen. or later) equipped with Bluetooth® version 4.0 or later and the Camera Connect App Ver. 2.1.30. This application is not guaranteed to operate on all listed devices, even if minimum requirements are met.
Other
Direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers
Power Supply
Power Source
Battery Pack NB-13L, Battery Charger CB-2LH
Shooting Capacity
Approx. 200 shots with Screen On (CIPA compliant)
Approx. 250 shots with ECO Mode
Playback Time
Approx. 4 hrs.
Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature
32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity
10-90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 4.5 x 3.1 x 2.0 in. / 115.0 x 77.9 x 51.4mm
Weight
Approx. 14.1 oz. / 399g (including battery and memory card)
Approx. 13.2 oz. / 375g (camera body only)
As for the pricing and availability, the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is coming in November 2017, but it’s already available for preorders. The price is $1,299. Personally, I’d rather buy a DSLR for this money. But if you need a high-end compact camera, you will probably consider this one. There are a few sample photos here, so you can see for yourself how this camera performs. Still, I am waiting to see more sample images and hands-on reviews to see if it’s really worth the money.
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