Testseek.co.uk have collected 110 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 3 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 3.
December 2017
(81%)
110 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
220 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
It's so small considering the sensor size
Great image quality from APS-C size sensor
Dual Pixel AF is a capable autofocus system
Built-in EVF and vari-angle toucshcreen controls
Solid dust/drip-proof construction
Small body
Large APS-C sized sensor
Vari-angle screen
Cut-above in image quality
Weatherproof build
Excellent touchscreen interface
Class-leading image quality
Excellent control layout and handling
Robust weather-resistant construction
APS-C sensor in a small body
Built-in EVF
Refined touchscreen interface
Compact size
Impressively compact
Given the sensor size
Simple but powerful smartphone connectivity
The editors didn't like
Maximum aperture quickly drops to f/5.6 which is limiting
Zoom could be snappier through the range
Autofocus won't rival a DSLR
It's obviosuly expensive
Limited zoom
Limited aperture range
Poor battery life
Battery life could be better
No 4K
Lens is a little limited in terms of creative potential
Relatively poor battery life
No 4K video recording
Limited zoom range
Battery life restrictive
Only 1080p video capture
Lens is somewhat limited in terms of creative potential
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Published: 2017-10-16, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
The Canon G1X Mark III is a unique camera, squeezing a large APSC sensor - the same found in the EOS 80D and EOS M5 models - into a relatively compact weatherproof body with a 3x optical zoom, built-in viewfinder, fully-articulated touchscreen, plenty of...
