Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

DSLR-quality performance in a compact body

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 2208C001

Key Features

SENSOR 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC 7 image processor for fast performance
AUTOFOCUS Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 49 AF points
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor phase detection covering 80% of frame
VIDEO Full HD 1080p at 60fps
STABILIZATION Dual Sensing IS with 4-stop compensation
BURST RATE Up to 9 fps (fixed AF) or 7 fps (continuous AF)
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch OLED EVF with 2.36 million dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD, 1.04 million dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I slot
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant construction
BATTERY LIFE 200 shots per charge (CIPA) using NB-13L

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu/custom button
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Lens control ring
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.2 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-25600
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/2000 sec
Burst Rate 9 fps
Video 1920 x 1080 (60p)
Stabilization Dual Sensing IS
Viewfinder EVF 2.36m dots
LCD 3-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Battery Life 200 shots
Weight 399g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51 mm