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Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Older Model is Canon G1 X II
Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX710 HS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The image resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is fairly well matched but the G1 X III (APS-C) and SX710 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X III was released 2 years later than the SX710 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G1 X III scores versus the SX710 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Canon SX710 HS

 G1 X III SX710 HS 
LaunchedOctober 2017January 2015Fresher by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon G1 X III

 SX710 HS G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Canon SX710 HS

 G1 X III SX710 HS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X III offers outside measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Canon SX710 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G1 X III against the SX710 HS.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and SX710 HS is 82 and 89 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X III and SX710 HS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X III because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G1 X III will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer G1 X III should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G1 X III
Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X III
Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
85
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G1 X III
Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
48
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography features
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery power (200 shots)
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIICanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-10-25 2015-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,299 $349