Canon has long been a mainstay manufacturer for serious photography enthusiasts, and their latest Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III emphasizes that a big sensor and high-end image quality can come in compact sizes.
On first glance, the PowerShot G1 X Mark III is a small, SLR-style camera, but the Mark III cleverly implements a large 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor into the compact body. We’re talking about a sensor size that is often at home in larger interchangeable lens cameras known for producing images with wide dynamic range and stunning detail, albeit now this performance is available in the size of a compact.
For the tech spec obsessed, know that the small body measures a mere 115 x 77.9 x 51.4 mm and comes in weighing just under 400g. This blend of lightweight, compact functionality and the high-end sensor clearly places the Mark III on the shortlist of zoom compact cameras. In fact, at this price range, a strong argument can be made that this camera has the best image quality of any zoom compact currently on the market when it launches in November.
With additional value-add features like the 3-inch touchscreen monitor for capturing shots at a variety of angles and a built-in electronic viewfinder, the Mark III should vault to the top of your list if you have been looking for a zoom compact with DSLR-like image quality.