DPReview completes their G1X Mark III review

DPreview has completed their G1X Mark III review, and the conclusion is probably no great surprise to many.  They find the lens slow for equivalance sake, lacking range, and simply a lack of other features such as 4K leave it behind when compared to other compacts.

The G1X Mark III at a glance;

• 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 7 Image Processor
• 3x Zoom Lens, 24-72mm (35mm Equivalent)
• 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
• 3.0" Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Image Stabilizer
• ISO 25600, 9 fps Continuous Shooting
• Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth
• Dust- and Water-Resistant Construction

From their conclusion;

When we were first told about the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III, we were pretty excited. It is the only camera on the market with a zoom lens and an APS-C sensor that can fit in your pocket. Unfortunately, despite its premium pricing, the G1 X III is only about as capable as any of Canon's entry-level interchangeable lens cameras with a kit zoom. And on those cameras, if you want to swap the kit lens with something else, well...you can. On this PowerShot? You can't.

Sure, there's claims of weather sealing, as well as a neutral density filter and leaf shutter. And the camera comes with well-designed controls. Battery life is almost unforgivably short, but is part of the tradeoff for compactness. Also, that viewfinder 'hump' comes with not only a viewfinder, but also a hotshoe and a built-in flash.

And yet - I find it hard to imagine myself recommending the G1 X III to anyone in particular. Sony's options are less user-friendly, but offer far more speed and video options. Perhaps most crucially, Canon's own G7 X Mark II offers similar speed, smaller size, better battery life and comparable (if not better) image quality in most situations besides daylight landscapes. Also, it's considerably less expensive.

The PowerShot G1 X III is absolutely capable of fantastic photos, but the compromises that have been made - specifically regarding its lens and battery - hold it back too much for us to recommend it wholeheartedly over a number of competitors in the marketplace.

Interested in a G1X Mark III? Purchase here... 

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