Compact Digital

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Specifications

Dimensions (WxHxD)
115.0 x 77.9 x 51.4 mm
Weight
Approx. 399 g
PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Specifications

  • 3x

    Optical zoom

  • DIGIC 7

    Powerful processor

  • 24.2 MP

    APS-C sensor

  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF

    Fast, assured focusing

  • 7 fps

    With auto focus

  • Large

    Central viewfinder

  • Full HD

    60p movies

  • Always-on

    Connectivity

Specifications in detail

Image Sensor

  • Type
    APS-C CMOS
  • Effective Pixels
    Approx. 24.2 M
  • Aspect Ratio
    3:2
  • Colour Filter Type
    Primary Colour

Image Processor

  • Type
    DIGIC 7

  • Focal length
    15 – 45 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 – 72 mm)
  • Zoom
    Optical 3x
    ZoomPlus 6x
    Digital Approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x 2)
    Combined Approx. 12x
  • Maximum f/number
    f/2.8 - f/5.6
  • Construction
    9 elements in 8 groups (3 double-sided aspherical lenses and 1 single-sided aspherical lens)
  • Image Stabilisation
    Yes (lens shift-type). Adaptive Intelligent IS , max. approx. 4-stop stabilisation 3

    Movie: 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS

  • Type
    Dual Pixel CMOS AF System.  Phase detection pixels built onto imaging sensor 4
  • AF System / Points
    Maximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selection 5

    Freely position 1 AF point/ 1 AF Zone (9 points, 3x3 grid) via manual selection 6
  • AF Modes
    Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE 7, Touch AF
  • AF Point Selection
    AF area size customisable.

    Touchscreen LCD active and Touch and Drag AF available when EVF is in use.
  • AF Lock
    Yes, via customisable buttons
  • AF Assist Beam
    Yes
  • Manual Focus
    Yes, plus MF Peaking & AF + MF
  • Focus Bracketing
    Yes
  • Closest Focusing Distance
    10 cm (Wide) from front of lens
    30 cm (Tele) from front of lens

  • Metering modes
    Real-time metering from the image sensor
    (1) Evaluative metering (linked to Face Detection AF frame)
    (2) Center weighted average metering
    (3) Spot metering
  • AE Lock
    Yes, via customisable buttons
  • Exposure Compensation
    +/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop increments

    ND Filter (3-stop) On/ Auto/ Off 8
  • AEB
    1/3 – 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments (can be used together with manual compensation)
  • ISO Sensitivity
    AUTO, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 25600 9

    AUTO ISO: 100 - 25600 (possible to set Max. ISO speed and rate of change)

Shutter

  • Speed
    1 – 1/2000 s (factory default)
    BULB, 30 – 1/2000 s (total range – varies by shooting mode)

  • Type
    TTL
  • Settings
    Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Colour Temperature (100 K increments)

    White balance compensation:
    1. Blue/Amber +/-9 levels
    2. Magenta/ Green +/-9 levels

    White Balance Compensation in Underwater mode

  • Viewfinder
    EVF (0.39 type), Approx. 2,360,000 dots, OLED type
  • Viewfinder / Coverage
    Approx. 100%
  • Eyepoint / Dioptre Correction
    Approx. 22 mm (from eyepiece lens centre)
    -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 dpt (dioptric range)

  • Monitor
    Vari-angle 7.5 cm (3.0”) Touchscreen LCD (TFT) with reinforced glass. 3:2 aspect ratio. Approx. 1,040,000 dots. Electrostatic capacitance type.
  • Coverage
    Approx. 100%
  • Brightness
    Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD (Press and hold INFO. Button)

Flash

  • Modes
    Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
  • Slow Sync Speed
    Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 s
  • Red-Eye Reduction
    Yes
  • Flash Exposure Compensation
    +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
  • Flash Exposure Lock
    Yes
  • Manual Power Adjustment
    3 levels with internal flash

    (Up to 22 selectable levels with Canon Speedlites 10, 11)
  • Second Curtain Synchronisation
    Yes
  • Built-in Flash Range
    50 cm – 9.0 m (W) / 50 cm - 4.5 m (T)
  • External Flash
    E-TTL with EX series Speedlites 12

Shooting

  • Modes
    Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom 1, Custom 2, SCN (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Panoramic Shot, Panning, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Art Bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR, Underwater,. Fireworks), Movie (Standard, Short Clip, Manual, Time-lapse Movie)
  • Photo Effects
    Picture Styles: Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
  • Drive modes
    Single, Auto Drive, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, Self-Timer
  • Continuous Shooting
    Fixed AF: Up to approx. 9 shots/s for up to 24 frames in JPEG 13, 19 frames in RAW 14

    With AF: Up to approx. 7 shots/s for 29 frames in JPEG 15, 16

File Type

  • Still Image Type
    JPEG compression (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF ver. 1.1 compliant), RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), RAW+JPEG
  • Movies
    MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]

Direct Print

  • Canon Printers
    Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge 17
  • PictBridge
    Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN) 18

  • Operating Environment
    0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity


    Dust and moisture resistant construction 19
  • GPS
    GPS via mobile (linked to compatible smartphone)
  • Red-Eye Correction
    Yes
  • My Camera / My Menu
    My Menu customisation available
  • Intelligent Orientation Sensor
    Yes
  • Histogram
    Yes, live histogram
  • Self Timer
    Approx. 2, 10 s or Custom
  • Menu Languages
    English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew

Interface

  • Computer
    Hi-Speed USB dedicated connector (Micro-B compatible)
  • Other
    HDMI Micro Connector
    Remote Switch Connector
  • Computer/Other
    Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), with Dynamic NFC support 20

    Bluetooth® (Specification version 4.1, Bluetooth low energy technology) 21, 22

Memory Card

  • Type
    SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible)

Software

  • Other
    CameraWindow DC
    Map Utility
    Image Transfer Utility

    Camera Connect available on iOS and Android devices
  • Image Manipulation
    Digital Photo Professional 4 for RAW development

Power Source

  • Batteries
    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L (battery and charger supplied)
  • Battery life
    Approx. 200 shots
    Eco mode approx. 250 shots
    Approx. 240 min playback
  • A/C Power Supply
    Charging via USB available with Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30E 23 or other typical USB charging methods

Accessories

  • Cases / Straps
    Soft Case DCC-1830
    PowerShot Neck Strap NS-100
    Neck Strap NS-DC12
    PowerShot Accessory Organizer
  • Waterproof / Weatherproof Case
    Waterproof Case (40m) WP-DC56
    Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1
  • Lenses
    Lens Hood LH-DC110
  • Flash
    Canon Speedlites (including 90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III-RT, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, 600EX II-RT, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT)

    Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, Speedlite Bracket SB-E2
  • Remote Controller / Switch
    Remote Switch RS-60E3
    Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 24
  • Power Supply & Battery Chargers
    Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30E
    Battery Charger CB-2LHE
  • Other
    Interface cable IFC-600PCU
    Canon Connect Station CS100

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.

Subject to change without notice.

  1. (including battery and memory card)
  2. Depending on the image size selected.
  3. Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.
  4. Dual Pixel CMOS AF - AF is possible over an area of approx. 80% Vertical x 80% Horizontal of the frame
  5. Maximum number of AF frame is dependent on selected image aspect ratio
  6. Dual Pixel CMOS AF - AF is possible over an area of approx. 80% Vertical x 80% Horizontal of the frame
  7. Some settings limit availability.
  8. Auto ND Filter not available in Movie Mode.
  9. ISO sensitivity denotes Recommended Exposure Index
  10. Not all functions of the flash are supported.
  11. Level of adjustement is dependent on the Speedlite attached
  12. Not all functions of the flash are supported.
  13. Sustained continuous shooting speed is tested based on Canon's testing standard. Function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject, settings and brand of memory card
  14. Under conditions where the flash does not fire.
  15. Under conditions where the flash does not fire.
  16. Sustained continuous shooting speed is tested based on Canon's testing standard. Function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject, settings and brand of memory card
  17. Not compatible with following PictBridge compatible SELPHY CP200/ CP220/ CP300/ CP330/ CP400/ CP500/ CP600/ ES1
  18. Not compatible with following PictBridge compatible SELPHY CP200/ CP220/ CP300/ CP330/ CP400/ CP500/ CP600/ ES1
  19. To maximize the camera’s dust- and drip- resistance, keep the terminal cover, memory card/battery cover, and all other covers firmly closed.This camera is designed to be dust- and drip- resistant, in order to help prevent sand, dust, dirt, or water that falls on it unexpectedly from getting inside, but it is impossible to prevent dirt, dust, water, or salt from getting inside at all.
  20. Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region. For more information visit www.canon-europe.com/wirelesscompacts
  21. Equipped with Bluetooth® low energy technology. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth
  22. Bluetooth connection requires smart device to be equipped with Bluetooth version 4.0 (or later). Also requires smart device to be using operating system iOS 8.4 (or later) or Android 5.0 (or later) as well as latest version of Camera Connect app installed
  23. Charging via USB requires Interface Cable IFC-600PCU (Sold separately) or similar cable with USB Micro-B to USB type-A connectors. Charging time varies depending on the remaining battery power.
  24. Reqire Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3