Canon G1 X II with Canon G1 X III Comparison

Canon G1 X II and Canon G1 X III Main Features

  • February, 2014
  • October, 2017
  • 13 MP 1.5 CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 24-120 mm (5x) F2.0-3.9 Zoom Lens
  • 24-72 mm (3x) F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 116 x 74 x 66 mm, 553g.
  • 115 x 78 x 51 mm, 399g.
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Canon G1 X II Scores


Imaging score
48
Features score
70
Value for money score
78
Portability score
83
Overall score
65

Canon G1 X III Scores


Imaging score
57
Features score
79
Value for money score
85
Portability score
88
Overall score
73

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III with Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Overview


Let's compare PowerShot G1 X Mark II with PowerShot G1 X Mark III. Both cameras produced Canon. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Canon G1 X II was released in 2014, and Canon G1 X III in 2017. PowerShot G1 X Mark III is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot G1 X Mark II 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot G1 X Mark III is greater than that of PowerShot G1 X Mark II. The difference of 11 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
PowerShot G1 X Mark II has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the PowerShot G1 X Mark III doesn’t have. Viewfinder PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a higher resolution of 2360k dots, PowerShot G1 X Mark II has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has 9.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has 9.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot G1 X Mark II PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Brand Canon Canon
Model PowerShot G1 X Mark II PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Announced February, 2014 October, 2017
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 10
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Articulated
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
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 31 49
Number of Cross Focus Points 1 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 9.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.80 9.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1.5 APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 18.7 x 14 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Sensor Area 261.8 mm² 332.3 mm²
Sensor Resolution 13 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 4160 x 3120 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 12800 25600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
Battery
Battery Life 240 shots 200 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery Model NB-12L
Physical
Weight 553 g 399 g
Physical Dimensions 116 x 74 x 66 mm 115 x 78 x 51 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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