Canon G1 X III Vs Canon M3 Detailed Comparison - Camera Decision
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24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor
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Here we are comparing two Canon cameras cameras with different body types: Canon G1 X III, which was introduced in October 2017 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Canon M3, which was introduced in February 2015 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, M3 is 2 years older than G1 X III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.
Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon G1 X III and Canon M3 before getting into our more detailed comparison.
Canon G1 X III Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
- 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 9.0fps continuous shooting
- Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
- Built-in Wireless
- 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
- Weather-sealed Body
- Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare
Canon M3 Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2015-02-06
- 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
- ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- 4.2fps continuous shooting
- Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
- Built-in Wireless
- 366g. 111 x 68 x 44 mm
Canon M3 was replaced by Canon EOS M6. You may also be interested in these comparisons: Canon EOS M6 vs Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6 vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon G1 X III and Canon M3 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.
**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.| In-built Image Stabilization | Optical vs None | Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds |
| Tiltable Flash | Yes vs No | Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling |
| Viewfinder | Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) | Better framing and control |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 7 vs DIGIC 6 | More Capable Processor |
| Max Native ISO | 25.600 vs 12.800 | 100% higher Max Native ISO |
| Continuous Shooting | 9.0fps vs 4.2fps | 4.8 fps faster |
| Environmental Sealing | Yes vs No | Extra protection against water and dust |
| Timelapse Recording | Yes vs No | creative shooting |
| Flash Coverage | 9.0m vs 5.0m | 4m longer range |
| AE Bracketing Range | ±3 EV vs ±2 EV | Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR |
| Built-in ND Filter | 3.0-stops vs No | Use larger aperture under strong light |
| Bluetooth | Yes vs No | Connect your camera to other devices via Bluetooth |
| Max Mech. Shutter | 1/4000s vs 1/2000s | faster mechanical shutter |
| Battery Life | 250 shots vs 200 shots | 50 more frames with a single charge |
| Weight | 366 g vs 399 g | 33 g lighter |
| Microphone Port | Yes vs No | High quality audio recording option |
| Wireless Connection | Yes vs Yes | Better connectivity |
| Adjustable LCD Screen | Fully Articulated vs Tilting | Flexible shooting positions |
| Built-in Flash | Yes vs Yes | Useful in low-light |
| External Flash Shoe | Yes vs Yes | Better for flash photography |
| Touch Screen | Yes vs Yes | Easy control of camera functions |
| RAW Support | Yes vs Yes | Better image quality |
| Face Detection Focus | Yes vs Yes | Easy focusing on portrait shots |
| Max Resolution | 24 MP vs 24 MP | Bigger prints and more details |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots | High resolution screens |
| AE Bracketing | Yes vs Yes | Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR |
| Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD | Yes vs Yes | Rotate LCD for taking Selfies |
| NFC Connection | Yes vs Yes | Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices |
| Smartphone Remote | Yes vs Yes | Remote control your camera with a smartphone |
Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G1 X III and Canon M3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Canon M3 has external dimensions of 111 x 68 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.73″) and weighs 366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and the Canon M3. Canon M3 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Canon G1 X III. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Canon M3 doesn't. Once you put a lens on M3, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and Canon M3.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon M3 is 33g lighter than the Canon G1 X III but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on M3, the total kit will weigh much higher. Weather SealingWith its weather-sealed body, we believe that the G1 X III has a big advantage over the M3 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and FeaturesCanon G1 X III and Canon M3's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Canon M3 features a Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.Both Canon G1 X III and Canon M3 have APS-C sized 24.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Below you can see the G1 X III and M3 sensor size comparison.
Canon G1 X III and Canon M3 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Canon M3 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography
GOODCanon M3 for Portrait Photography
AVERAGE Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP Image Stabilization External Flash Shoe Electronic Built-in Viewfinder Not so good Ergonomics&Handling Read the details Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP Optional External Viewfinder Average Ergonomics&Handling No Image Stabilization Read the details Check the Best Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Portrait PhotographyCanon G1 X III for Street Photography
EXCELLENTCanon M3 for Street Photography
GOOD Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Image Stabilization Electronic Built-in Viewfinder Small Body Live-view Face-Detection Focusing Fully Articulated LCD Screen Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80 24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Read the details Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Live-view Face-Detection Focusing Tilting LCD Screen Optional External Viewfinder Medium sized Body No Image Stabilization Read the details Check the Best Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Street PhotographyCanon G1 X III for Sports Photography
GOODCanon M3 for Sports Photography
AVERAGE Image Stabilization External Flash Shoe Electronic Built-in Viewfinder Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps Environmental Sealings 49 Focus Points Wireless Connection Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s Not so good Ergonomics&Handling Poor Battery Life: 200 shots 72 mm Tele Lens Read the details Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s 49 Focus Points Good Low Light ISO Wireless Connection Optional External Viewfinder Average Ergonomics&Handling Average Continuous Shooting: 4.2fps No Image Stabilization Environmental Sealings Poor Battery Life: 250 shots Read the details Check the Best Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Sports PhotographyCanon G1 X III for Daily Photography
GOODCanon M3 for Daily Photography
GOOD Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Compact Body Environmental Sealings 399g Body Thickness 51mm 3.0X Optical Zoom Read the details Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Medium size Body 366g Body Thickness 44mm Read the detailsCanon G1 X III for Landscape Photography
AVERAGECanon M3 for Landscape Photography
AVERAGE Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP 24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Environmental Sealings Read the details Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP Live-view No Environmental Sealings Read the details Check the Best Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Landscape PhotographyYou may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the Canon G1 X III and the Canon M3, below you'll find their scores across five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Canon M3 scores compare:
Canon G1 X III Imaging Features Value Portability Overall Ranked #20 out of 77 in Large sensor compact camerasRanked #191 out of 1375 in all Cameras Canon M3 Imaging Features Value Portability Overall Ranked #44 out of 156 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless camerasRanked #342 out of 1375 in all CamerasCanon G1 X III has a higher Overall Score than the Canon M3 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.
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| General | Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III | Canon EOS M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Announced | 2017-10-25 | 2015-02-06 |
| Body Type | Large sensor compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Sensor |
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 22.3 x 14.9 mm |
| Area | 332.27mm2 | 332.27mm2 |
| Megapixels | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Max Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity | 25,600 ISO | 12,800 ISO |
| Max Boosted Light Sensitivity | - | 25600 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity | 100 ISO | 100 ISO |
| RAW Support | Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | ||
| AF Continuous | ||
| AF Single | ||
| AF Tracking | ||
| AF Selective | ||
| AF Center | ||
| AF Multi Area | ||
| AF Live View | ||
| AF Face Detection | ||
| AF Contrast Detection | ||
| AF Phase Detection | ||
| Number of Focus Points | 49 | 49 | Lens |
| Manual Focus | ||
| Lens Mount | fixed lens | Canon EF-M |
| Lens Focal Range | 24-72 mm (3x) | no lens |
| Max Aperture | F2.8-5.6 | no lens |
| Macro Focus Range | 10cm | no lens | Screen |
| Type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Size | 3.00" | 3.00" |
| Resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Touch Screen | Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dots | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | n/a | Photography Features |
| Max Mechanical Shutter | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Shutter Priority | ||
| Aperture Priority | ||
| Manual Exposure Mode | ||
| Custom White Balance | ||
| Built-in Image Stabilization | Optical | No |
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Range | 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| External Flash | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 9.0 fps | 4.2 fps |
| Multi-Segment Metering | ||
| Average Metering | ||
| Spot Metering | ||
| Partial Metering | ||
| AF-Area Metering | ||
| Center Weighted Metering | ||
| AE Bracketing | ||
| WB Bracketing | Video Features | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone Port | ||
| Headphone Port | Connectivity | |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| HDMI | Physical | |
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Weight | 399g | 366g |
| Dimensions | 115 x 78 x 51mm | 111 x 68 x 44mm |
| Battery Life | 200 shots | 250 shots | Other Features |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| GPS | None | None | DxO Sensor Scores |
| DxO Overall Score | not tested | 72 |
| DxO Color Depth | not tested | 22.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | not tested | 11.8 |
| DxO Low Light ISO | not tested | 1169 |
| Report a correction | Report a correction |
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