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Canon has introduced the PowerShot G1 X Mark III – the third and latest model in its premium G1 X-series. The G1 X Mark III borrows its 24MP APS-C sensor, Dual Pixel AF system and DIGIC 7 processor from Canon’s ILCs, such as the EOS 77D and EOS M5, but adds a fixed 24-72mm equivalent F2.8-5.6 zoom and combines them into a relatively compact body weighing just 400g/14oz. In other words, you’re essentially getting a fixed-lens version of the EOS M5 that fits in the palm of your hand.
We’re already familiar with the sensor and the Dual Pixel AF system and as such, we’re hoping for good results from both. The lens has nine elements, three of which are double-sided aspherical, a built-in three-stop neutral density filter and image stabilization with up to four stops of shake reduction.
The Mark III can shoot continuous bursts at up to 9 fps with AF/AE locked on the first shot or 7 fps with continuous AF. The buffer fills up after around 19 Raw or 24 JPEGs, depending on which mode you’re using. Battery life is disappointing, with a CIPA rating of only 200 shots per charge (which assumes you’re using the flash 50% of the time). So, while you’ll usually get more than this number from the camera, you’re still likely to appreciate a second battery or get used to constantly worrying about where your next top-up is coming from.
The Mark III moves away from the blocky design of its predecessors, and now looks nearly identical to its baby brother the PowerShot G5 X, which uses a much smaller 1″-type sensor. The G1 X III has an SLR-style design, featuring dials on the front and back, a built-in flash, an OLED viewfinder and fully articulating LCD. Canon says that the shutter release has been designed in such a way to make it feel similar to a DSLR. The body is sealed against dust and moisture.
Other features include 1080/60p and time-lapse video capture, Wi-Fi with NFC and Bluetooth, and (long overdue in our opinion) a Panoramic Shot Mode.
The PowerShot G1 X Mark III is set to ship in November at $ 1299. Optional accessories include a dedicated lens hood ($ 59), underwater housing ($ 499) and leather case ($ 99).
CANON ANNOUNCES THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF ITS POPULAR G-SERIES CAMERA – THE POWERSHOT G1 X Mark III
The New Flagship G1 X Mark III PowerShot Camera Features the Largest Imaging Sensor Ever in a Canon Point-and-Shoot Camera
MELVILLE, N.Y., October 16, 2017 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced a new flagship addition to its acclaimed G-series of premium compact cameras, the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III. Lightweight and portable without sacrificing the very best in Canon digital imaging technologies, the new G-series flagship features a 24.3- megapixel* APS-C CMOS sensor and Canon’s revolutionary Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Auto-Focus) technology, both firsts for a Canon point-and shoot compact camera offering.
“As we continue to evolve the popular Canon PowerShot G-series line, we remain committed to incorporating both our latest innovations and the features photographers are looking for in an advanced, compact camera,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A. “With the new PowerShot G1 X Mark III, users will appreciate the quality and overall performance made possible using a APS-C sensor, alongside upgraded capabilities that can enable the capture of amazing photo and video, even in lowlight conditions.”
Ultimate in Compact Image Quality
The new Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III offers dramatic improvements from the series’ previous flagship, the PowerShot G1X Mark II, headlined by a larger, 24.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, resulting in fantastic image quality in both stills and video. This dramatic sensor upgrade pairs with a wide-angle 24-72mm** (3x zoom) lens with Optical Image Stabilization featuring a wide f/2.8-5.6 aperture to allow for maximum brightness and increased sharpness in images and an ISO range of 100-25,600. This provides users with the versatility to shoot in low-light scenarios like a dimly lit restaurant which can frame subjects with beautiful background blur.
Technology commonly found in Canon DSLRs and advanced cameras has now arrived for the first time in the PowerShot G-series, as the G1X Mark III will feature Canon’s acclaimed Dual Pixel CMOS AF system. This feature, popular amongst enthusiast and professional users, provides extremely fast and smooth autofocus capabilities across nearly the entire focal plane, allowing for more creative compositions when framing a subject away from the center of a shot.
Versatile and Intuitive Operation
Dust and water resistant, the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is a compact and powerful imaging companion ready for a variety of challenging shooting scenarios. Designed for enthusiast and professional users, it offers a host of useful features to help inspire creativity and improve operability. These include:
• 2.36 million dot Organic LED Electronic Viewfinder provides customization options to match nearly any shooting style or scene
• Touch & Drag AF allows for intuitive operation linking the Electronic Viewfinder and touch panel monitor to quickly adjust focus targeting without looking away from the viewfinder, or using Smooth Zone AF to effortlessly track subjects with the touch of a finger.
• 3.0 inch Vari-angle Touch LCD Monitor helps capture the perfect shot from a variety of challenging angles, including overhead or low-angle shooting.
• The G1 X Mark III is capable of fast continuous shooting up to approximately 7 frames per second (fps), or up to 9fps with AF fixed – working easily with Dual Pixel CMOS AF to track even the most fleeting of subjects with ease.
• A New Shutter Release function offers a sophisticated sense of operation, similar to high-end EOS models, providing a comfortable hold during continuous shooting
Canon Technologies Worthy of a Flagship
With technology ranging from HD video capabilities to the latest in connectivity features, the G1 X Mark III is versatile enough to achieve high-level performance on the go. Additional features include:
• Instantly connect to a smart device* via built-in Wi-Fi***, NFC^ or Bluetooth^^ to facilitate easy sharing with friends and family or utilize the Camera Connect app to shoot remotely.
• Panoramic Shot Mode functionality allows users to easily capture panoramic photos, simply be swinging the camera while shooting either vertically or horizontally.
• Capture Full HD 1080/60p Video with high ISO speed shooting and smooth accurate focus when used alongside Canon’s Dual Pixel AF technology, while 5-axis movie IS helps reduce the effect of camera shake when shooting handheld
• Easily capture picturesque Time-Lapse Movies with intuitive settings that help determine intervals and exposure
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is scheduled to be available in November 2017 for an estimated retail price of $ 1299.00¹. In addition the Canon Lens Hood LH-DC110, Waterproof Case WP-DC56 and Deluxe Leather Case PSC-6300 for the PowerShot G1 X Mark III will be available for an estimated retail price of $ 59.99, $ 499.99 and $ 99.99 respectively ¹. For more information please visit usa.canon.com.
*Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
** 35mm film equivalent.
***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.
¹Availability, prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set be individual dealers and may vary.
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III specifications
| Price |
| MSRP |
$ 1299 |
| Body type |
| Body type |
Large sensor compact |
| Body material |
Magnesium alloy |
| Sensor |
| Max resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
| Image ratio w:h |
3:2 |
| Effective pixels |
24 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors |
26 megapixels |
| Sensor size |
APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Processor |
DIGIC 7 |
| Color space |
sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Color filter array |
Primary Color Filter |
| Image |
| ISO |
Auto, 100-25600 |
| White balance presets |
7 |
| Custom white balance |
Yes |
| Image stabilization |
Optical |
| CIPA image stabilization rating |
4 stop(s) |
| Uncompressed format |
RAW |
| JPEG quality levels |
Fine, normal |
| File format |
- JPEG (Exif v2.3)
- Raw (Canon 14-bit CR2)
|
| Optics & Focus |
| Focal length (equiv.) |
24–72 mm |
| Optical zoom |
3× |
| Maximum aperture |
F2.8–5.6 |
| Autofocus |
- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Phase Detect
- Multi-area
- Center
- Selective single-point
- Tracking
- Single
- Continuous
- Touch
- Face Detection
- Live View
|
| Autofocus assist lamp |
Yes |
| Digital zoom |
Yes (4x) |
| Manual focus |
Yes |
| Normal focus range |
10 cm (3.94″) |
| Macro focus range |
10 cm (3.94″) |
| Number of focus points |
49 |
| Screen / viewfinder |
| Articulated LCD |
Fully articulated |
| Screen size |
3″ |
| Screen dots |
1,040,000 |
| Touch screen |
Yes |
| Screen type |
TFT LCD |
| Live view |
Yes |
| Viewfinder type |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage |
100% |
| Viewfinder resolution |
2,360,000 |
| Photography features |
| Minimum shutter speed |
30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed |
1/2000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
- Program
- Shutter priority
- Aperture priority
- Manual
|
| Built-in flash |
Yes |
| Flash range |
9.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| External flash |
Yes (via hot shoe) |
| Flash modes |
Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off |
| Flash X sync speed |
1/2000 sec |
| Drive modes |
- Single
- Continuous
- Self-timer
- Remote
|
| Continuous drive |
9.0 fps |
| Self-timer |
Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Metering modes |
- Multi
- Center-weighted
- Spot
|
| Exposure compensation |
±3 |
| AE Bracketing |
±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps) |
| Videography features |
| Format |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Modes |
- 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
- 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 24 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
- 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 24 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
- 1280 x 720 @ 30p / 8 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
|
| Microphone |
Stereo |
| Speaker |
Mono |
| Storage |
| Storage types |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
| Connectivity |
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| USB charging |
Yes |
| HDMI |
Yes (micro HDMI) |
| Microphone port |
No |
| Headphone port |
No |
| Wireless |
Built-In |
| Wireless notes |
802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth |
| Remote control |
Yes (wired or smartphone) |
| Physical |
| Environmentally sealed |
Yes |
| Battery |
Built-in |
| Battery description |
NB-13L lithium-ion battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) |
200 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) |
399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) |
| Dimensions |
115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) |
| Other features |
| Orientation sensor |
Yes |
| Timelapse recording |
Yes |
| GPS |
None |
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