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Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X MIII

Portability
75
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Key Specs

Canon G1 X
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released March 2012
  • Replacement is Canon G1 X II
Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X MII
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Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon G1 X and Canon G7 X MIII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and G7 X MIII (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and G7 X MIII (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X was introduced 8 years before the G7 X MIII and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G1 X scores vs the G7 X MIII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Canon G7 X MIII

 G1 X G7 X MIII 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Canon G1 X

 G7 X MIII G1 X 
IntroducedJuly 2019March 2012More recent by 88 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G1 X and Canon G7 X MIII

 G1 X G7 X MIII 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X has got physical measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Canon G7 X MIII has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G1 X and the G7 X MIII.

Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X MIII size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and G7 X MIII is 75 and 88 respectively.

Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X MIII top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and G7 X MIII.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X MIII will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older G1 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X MIII sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X Portrait photography advice
Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography advice
71
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
66
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X Street photography highlights
Canon G7 X MIII Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
saves RAW files
heavier than competition (534g)
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G1 X
Sports photography with Canon G7 X MIII
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
includes tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
65
quiet mode (1/25,600 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Travel photography camera
Canon G7 X MIII as a Travel photography camera
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (250 per charge)
heavier than competition (534g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
81
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (235 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X Landscape photography details
Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography details
60
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (235 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X Vlogging highlights
Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging highlights
65
fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (534 grams)
86
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
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Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Canon G7 X MIII
 Canon PowerShot G1 XCanon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-03-29 2019-07-09
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" 1"
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/25600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 534 gr (1.18 pounds) 304 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 644 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 235 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $649 $749