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Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
  • Released October 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G1 X II
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon G1 X III versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X III was brought out 6 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G1 X III grades versus the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 G1 X III SZ-30MR 
LaunchedOctober 2017March 2011More recent by 81 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Canon G1 X III

 SZ-30MR G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Olympus SZ-30MR

 G1 X III SZ-30MR 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X III provides physical dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X III versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G1 X III versus the SZ-30MR.

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and SZ-30MR is 82 and 89 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and SZ-30MR.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 X III due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon G1 X III will give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent G1 X III should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X III
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography details
76
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (200 shots)
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography info
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
72
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
41
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging info
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIIOlympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Olympus SZ-30MR
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-10-25 2011-03-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,299 $279