Canon G1X Mark III Review - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!

[@18yearsoldnot]

This camera is such a gem in 2023. All cameras today are going for an overly sharp, clarity look with cheap optics while this camera lens has the signature canon bokeh and soft falloff - I have to agree the macro mode is amazing! Another thing I actually like is how dramatically the highlights clip on certain shots - I have always shot Nikon before and it’s interesting to get a taste of how canon does it with a more contrasty composition and less emphasis on vibrant colours (which you can retrieve in the 14 bit raw if you need it) but here’s the real selling point of this camera. The JPEGs are gorgeous straight out of camera! The same can NOT be said for any of my other cameras I’ve owned (Ricoh gr3, Leica tl2, Nikon z5, sigma fp, sigma dp2m). Don’t tell me iPhone 14pro because that thing has been an absolute let down. Absolutely incredible little camera that will make you enjoy taking photos - I imagine Fuji x100v will similar and even better in some areas because it has a prime lens 😮, but you can’t shoot with a closed aperture with that thing because it has no stabilisation… so you’re stuck shooting at f/2… I couldn’t be happier with my canon g1x iii

[@shiouming]

Hi, is your comparison with other mentioned models all based on SOOC jpeg?

[@18yearsoldnot]

@@shiouming correct 👍

[@dylandigby1776]

If you can’t get good SOOC shots with the fp or GRIII it’s a skill issue

[@18yearsoldnot]

@@dylandigby1776 but canon does it way better still. I’ve spent hours editing a canon raw to make it look better than the sooc jpeg. I’ve spent 10 seconds on raw files from the other cams listed and immediately got a better result. That’s real science. You want more science? Look at the iphone 14pro vs 13pro. 14pro has superior sensor but worse image due to worse processing for that particular new sensor (but over time gets software updates. The g1xiii has a Digic 7 processor combined with matured sensor from canon 80d. And then weather sealing and dual pixel af is just yet another reason to get it

[@JimIBobIJones]

I just broke my secondary "everyday" camera (Sony Rx100 m4) and picked up a G1X MIII over the Fuji X100v after handling both briefly. Definitely think the G1X M3 is a better option overall. IMHO the fuji is overrated and overpriced for what it is. Don't get me wrong, f2.0 on a fixed lens is pretty sexy but its hardly impressive when you consider a) how chunky the X100 series is and b) how its an unstabilised lens. If it was more reasonably priced it would still be great despite its flaws but at its price it leaves a lot wanting. I also think the "film sim" is a pointless gimmick, its built in filters and effects that you are stuck with - if you really want a vintage film look you are much, much better off shooting raw and editing it in lightroom than being stuck with novelty JPEGs. Personally 35mm equivalent is also a bit too much of a "meh" focal length for me - its wide enough to be OK at landscapes and close enough to standard zoom to give passable subject focus, but it's not really good for either of those: landscapes look flaccid compared to 24mm and subject focused shots look vacant compared to 50mm. Being able to go down to F2 isn't worth being stuck at 35mm equivalent.

[@Henyo2012]

This is the best review for powershot G1X Mark III

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you so much!

[@DesoloZantas]

The only think I wish it has was a faster lens, I'm sure it's possible

[@KaySeminomadic]

How does it compare to the Nikon A900?

[@connormccaskill]

No idea! Never used that camera. I can say however, if you shoot video, the autofocus on the G1X III is much better.

[@beeshepard]

Is the front wheel clicky?

[@Optykz]

I want this camera for concert photography where they might not let in a standard interchangeable lenses camera because that is considered “professional “ . I once tried to bring in my Olympus EPL7 with a standard kit lens and was told I couldn’t be let in because the lenses are removable ? So this Canon definitely works

[@epiphoney]

It's 35mm equiv is a 24mm-72mm f4.5-f9.0

[@pankajo1o1]

Hello, could you please advise any compact camera for photography in the same price range of this? Can also go for mirrorless ones. I am looking for amazing image quality

[@ADAtrips]

I am looking for a camera but, the Mic. input or the lack of makes it a probly no go. Question: I only have one hand that works (the left) How difficult would it be for me?

[@blessidunion]

I went for the M6 as my point and shoot. And now with the M50 why not get that and have interchangeable lenses? I know it won't fit in your pocket as well but that's when I use my iphone. Great demo.

[@connormccaskill]

When we made this the M50 wasn’t announced! I still think the G1X iii is a great travel cam

[@smilecoolasa3150]

what camera are you using in this video?

[@dvdaltizer]

This was shot a long time ago and was shot on the Canon 80D

[@adrinathegreat3095]

The mk11 despite having a slightly smaller 1.5 inch sensor and no evf, did have 24-120mm equivalent lens f2-f.3.9. With a 15mp sensor its individual pixels are bigger than the mk3 and its F2 minimum is about equal to the Slightly slower lens but bigger sensor on the mk3. As for vlogging it's not something that interest me at all. But most point and shoot cameras have a far better video focusing system than any large sensor camera, dslr, changeable lens system. All those cameras are first and foremost a Camera for taking still images with and any trade off that's needed that causes issue with video recording is done, video always comes second on a dslr, changeable lens system or large sensor compact. Needs are somewhat met with a lumix tz100 1 inch sensor camera that's small, compact fits in the pocket, has a 25-250mm range for stills and around 33-300mm for 4k video, which is excellent. That's the camera to buy for vloggers if you want excellent results in a camera you can put in your pocket. Dont fall for the bull about a bigger sensor being better for low light video, virtually every camera except for a few high end full frame ones just use a small crop of the sensor anyway, so low light use is out of the question. I only take photos and use a fuji x100, just thought if throw my thoughts out there

[@microbroadcast]

Love your videos Kinotika, but having looked at a lot of videos (including many of your own), the quality of this one for some reason did not seem so good. Not up to your usual standards. Maybe it was KZbin's compression? I could make out you were shooting with a Canon EOS - maybe R? But the image quality seemed poor. Very video-like rather than the usual 'Canon' colour-science that everyone loves. I suspect you were not using 'C' log? Or were you? The blacks seemed crushed and the colours saturated. The video image quality at 5:35 out of the G1X actually looked better than your own footage. I'd be interested to know if you agree, or whether there were some issues with the camera you were using? Otherwise great content, and thanks for posting.

[@dvdaltizer]

Look at the date of this video. It's literally one of the first videos ever posted on this channel. We have come a long way! :) I am pretty sure we shot on the Canon 80D for this particular video review and we didn't have the experience we have now.

[@vanderslagmulders]

I like this camera a lot but at the same time it's a difficult compromise in many ways.

[@connormccaskill]

I know! It's truly a bit frustrating, and the M50 is honestly not much bigger than this and gives so much more.

[@RowlWool]

This could have been so dominant if it had a mic input lol

[@connormccaskill]

Absolutely!

[@lazychef428]

Wait mine has one

[@lazychef428]

Sorry nur my g1x m3 does have an audio Input, on the right hand side right above the USB ports

[@Tnapvrvideo]

I am torn between the G5X Mark ii and the G1X Mark iii. My wife and I will simply use the camera for hiking, paddling, and images on our trips. Video is not of much interest. Having it is certainly nice, however I expected use of video will be minimal if at all. I am leaning toward the G5X Mark ii, but I would certainly appreciate your thoughts on our choice. MANY THANKS!!!

[@jd5787]

Portability, the g5x II would win butt the g1x iii has many features that best the g5xii... I was in a similar boat as you and pulled the trigger in a g1x iii just today.

[@superstringsbro]

@@jd5787 what features make it better?

[@jd5787]

@@superstringsbro viewfinder, better iso, better AF, weather sealing come to mind. it is a mini DSLR in a small package. the G5x ii is a beefed up point and shoot... I recently trimmed the heard and sold off the G1x III. Lens was great but not fast enough. I made money on the sale and I will certainly pick one up in the future when the G1x III is cheaper.

[@bigbarkingdog2010]

Excellent review

[@ilovesvtcarrotymmd9003]

can you make a G1X Mark III vs the M50 for vlogging purposes? great videos btw, i enjoy them

[@connormccaskill]

We will do a vlogging review of the M50 but we don’t have the G1X anymore

[@Trissa.33]

Thank you for the reveiw. This would be my ideal if it had the microphone input.. do you know of a camera with the same/similar features that does have a mic input?

[@boogersnut]

Thanks. I actually use the g1x, first generation, for all of my professional shots. I'm thinking of finally upgrading to this camera.

[@connormccaskill]

Awesome to hear! Glad the video helped you!

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

What type of professional photography do you do?

[@chrisstewart6208]

I also use the Mk1. Thinking of upgrading

[@PrabhjotSinghTech]

You put a lot of effort into this videos, I really enjoyed the review!! 👌✌️

[@cinemenico]

I'd rather get that upcoming rumored EOS-M50. It has 4K, dualpixel AF, vari-angle (frontfacing) touchscreen (which isn't obscured by an external mic or tripod if mounted to one) and a microphone input! Plus, the interchangeable lens mount is a plus (because the lens on the G1X Mark III is like super slow). Still hasn't got sensor stabilization, only digital one... and it's Canon, so the segmentation game is on. I'm personally more interested in what Panasonic/Olympus/Fujifilm has to offer though.

[@TheGamerKittyMel]

Dude! Wheres your 1 Million Subscribers! As soon as i watched this video i subscribed to you!! You get the point across really well, and the way you edit is really enjoyable :)

[@connormccaskill]

Wow! Haha thank you! We’re working on it

[@connormccaskill]

How did you find us?

[@TheGamerKittyMel]

i was just searching around for G7 x Mark ii reviews, and i just picked the video that looked most professional 🙂

[@theDanDeleon]

Would love to see this compared to the G7x mk2. Awesome review!

[@MrNYCman530]

Lens is way too slow. Not concerned with video too much since I shoot 90% stills. If the lens was f2.0 - 4.0 instead of f2.8-5.6, I would have seriously considered it. Also they could have made it 100mm.

[@dr.georgekarathanos9155]

Great review and thank you. Just a quick question : the camera does have a manual focus! But how do you handle it? throuhg the button behind it or through the ring around the lens? waiting for your answer. all the best Georg

[@connormccaskill]

You can use the little ring around the lens to use manual focus or you can use the D Pad to change focus my stepping up and down on the DPad. Focus peaking turns on when you switch to manual focus.

[@dr.georgekarathanos9155]

thank you!

[@CrexTV]

I can't understand why Canon cut the legs to every single camera they produce, what an annoying thing, another good camera wasted

[@connormccaskill]

Totally. Keep an eye out this year. I have a feeling they will finally catch up

[@ming7101]

Crex

[@LoverOfTech]

Now second comment after watching the video. This is an interesting pocket camera, aps-c sensor in that body is crazy😳 minus the 4K and Mic jack, would love to see a comparison to Sony RX100 V. Awesome video as always bro👊🏿

[@maneeshamanjari2665]

How much is this camera

[@danieloherrick6332]

Currently $1000 US (05MAR21)

[@Albertoepicness]

vlog camera? lumix g7 boi, or panasonic ZS60

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

You should've shown a bokeh comparison of 24mm @ f2.8 vs 70mm @ f5.6 with the same in-focus subject magnification to show how the backgrounds looked between the two.

[@stephaniebilly]

I don't like the view finder on it

[@GerardoPedraza]

"Zoom all the way out" actually means the complete opposite of what you are saying.

[@connormccaskill]

My bad. Total noob here :)

[@consumeboxing]

He had me confused on that too but I knew what he meant lol!

[@drewmoder510]

Loving the variety Dave! Also. Not seeing any reason to get this camera over somethung like the SL2. Half the price and you get interchangeable lenses and a mic input 🤷

[@papitapaloro]

No he comprado la cámara. No se si lo haré. Viendo sus especificaciones se palpa enseguida que es una excelente cámara. No creo que sea una cámara para cualquiera. La veo más como un complemento de un equipo como el mío que consta de una Canon 7D MarkII y una Canon 5D MarkIII con lentes luminosos y pesados. La magia de esta cámara compacta es que, prácticamente puedes hacer todo lo que se puede hacer con una cámara DSRL en cuanto le agregas un pequeño trípode y un par de flashes externos. Su sensor APSC CMOS es lo sufiientemente bueno como para obtener imágenes de calidad profesional. En cuanto a la óptica, se la ve buena. Ha sido completamente rediseñada para aprovechar lo máximo posible las virtudes del sensor en el contexto de un formato compacto. Esto último cobra su precio. El costo va por el lado de la luminosidad de la óptica. Me encantaría una abertura de f2.8 para todo el rango del zoom pero eso, al menos por ahora, parece técnicamene imposible cuando se diseña un lente tan pequeño que debe satisfacer a un sensor tan grande. De todas maneras, teniendo en mi equipo un 50mm f1.2 y un 85mm f1.2, cuando hago retratos generalmente utilizo aperturas que van entre f5.6 y f8. Por lo tanto, con esta cámara no me sentiría a disgusto. Como comentario aparte, me llama poderosamente la atención la cantidad de comentarios tontos que se pueden leer en este canal como en otros que reseñan esta cámara. Parece ser que el hecho de que no tenga mic o no tenga 4k llama a la indignación y al insulto. Absolutas tonterías de snobs y youtubers sin cerebro. Me divierte cómo los youtubers ya se están creyendo que son el ombligo del mundo y que todo ha de ser diseñado teniendo en cuenta sus caprichos. Si nos le gusta Canon, váyanse para otra marca de esas que ponderan y luego se arrepienten de haber comprado bazofia. En cuanto a los youtubers, la mayoría son ellos mismos una bazofia.

[@connormccaskill]

¡Gracias por tu comentario! Realmente lo aprecio. Estoy de acuerdo con usted, ojalá Canon hiciera un gran zoom con una apertura constante de 2.8 para la línea sin espejo. Puede usar el gran 17-55 f2.8 IS si usa el adaptador EF, pero cuando lo hace pierde el punto del sistema. Una vez más, ¡gracias por tu comentario! Agradezco el traductor de Google, ¡porque sin él no podría hablar con usted! :)

[@papitapaloro]

haha, thanks for your response. I'm agree with you and I appreciate your job. Greetings from Uruguay.

[@DRAMAFLS_official]

Nd filter n no mic input....the hell going on with canon

[@MestreMur]

Make a plan for the Fight between this camera and Ricoh GR II... By the way I bet for GRII

[@connormccaskill]

GRii will win for sure! Such a fun little cam

[@jeffhalebopp]

IMO the music is way too loud especially at the beginning. It is very distracting and adds no value. I use a high quiality stereo with polk speakers and hear boom boom boom. Anyway, this camera is way too expensive for the slow lens, no mic input, soft video because of no 4k.The sacrifice is just to high in order to get dual pixel focus. I'll put up with touch to focus on a G7 or GX85 any day and get superior video quality at a fraction of the price not to mention no video time limit. No egg timers here. Canon is riding on their name again. Anyway, thanks for the video. Thumbs up.

[@PeterDiBussolo]

great review makes me want one

[@philippe_durel]

When you really check how far the lens with lens cap protrudes when the Canon G1X Mark III is turned off, and when you know exactly where the battery is located, then you realize that they could have build a much bigger grip to fit a battery with a LOT of battery life in that camera, without making it much bulkier. I mean, who would pack any rather pricey compact camera without a lens cap on the lens, so, in this case, the camera is as bulky as its lens with lens cap protrudes. On top of that the Canon NB-13L is a rather old model of a rechargeable battery pack (like 4 years or even more), and there have been quite some improvements in battery technology since the 1st start of this model of Canon batteries. I have a Canon G7X that I intended to use for underwater photography with the same Canon NB-13L battery model, and that I bought with the Canon waterproof casing, but I quickly found out how limited it was (ultra short battery life, screen just not bright enough for underwater shooting, etc..., etc... ) ... in short, impossible to use for underwater photography. So I got a professional casing for my Sony A7 II to do underwater photography with a lot of satisfaction (the Sony A7 II doesn't have an extremely long battery life, but it's way way better than the Canon G7X for the job), and I wound up only using the Canon G7X with its casing on the kayak with my son, or at the beach, or just as a small and cheap (although it was expensive for what it really was) point & shoot camera to stuff in my pocket, and that's pretty much about it. Quite frankly it all looks to me as the new Canon G1X Mark III is just another EXPENSIVE TOY. And, as I'm not the kind to jump on every "new thing" shat by the industry, I just wait until something really good and competitive is being produced.

[@tomweis1194]

When you say "depth of field" please qualify it with either "shallow" or the opposite term such as "great" or "deep". Depth of field alone is simply the zone of acceptable sharpness in an image... EVERY image has *some* flavor of depth of field.

[@chriskim7123]

I like your glasses the most !!!

[@connormccaskill]

Hey thanks Chris!

[@IIIJFRIII]

Great camera. It should not be over $1000 max. That's whats really hurting it. I mean if the with $899 it would be a much smarter upgrade if you are think of thee G5x. And that's the toss up for me, this or the G5X witch is now old, cheaper. They are so much a like. The video I've seen on it is really good, so is the build in mic. All around its a good camera. If it had 4k it would be much more worth the price. It's so small, you can fit it in your jean pocket. That is the huge appeal about this, a premium camera that's a cross between a DSLR and a point in shoot. Good for people who are looking for a good family camera or just something that you can fit in your pocket to replace the phone camera.

[@connormccaskill]

Absolutely! Not a camera for me...but a great option for soccer moms potentially. I think for pros looking for a pocket camera, the fuji X100 series makes more sense.

[@IIIJFRIII]

I'm not even a beginner anymore really. I took photo in HS and we were using film. I'm just looking for a good premium point and shoot like this. Small, lots of room to grow and getting better with. Comes with auto mods for non pros. Why I choose this or the G5x. And a real viewfinder, well electric. And most of all, amazing image stabilization for my very shaky hands.

[@Mr.ReanuKeeves]

For the looks of it, my hands are definitely larger than yours. It’ll be so tiny on my hands, oh gosh 😅

[@DigitalSamTV]

Still bo 4K video... Lol. Canon dont want any sales anymore i guess

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I’m not seeing why to get this over an M50.

[@StefanoMascolo]

Super nice work reviewing this Canon, thanks for posting! Just a little thing: *less depth of field not more, I'm sure you wanted to say less! at 4:32

[@DeyvsonMoutinhoCaliman]

It's more, the more you zoom in the more depth of field you get. He didn't say anything about aperture in the case of this camera, from 2.8 to 5.6, which is a lot, so maybe in the case of this camera the depth of field is kept the same or increases very little at the longer end.

[@StefanoMascolo]

@@DeyvsonMoutinhoCaliman Depth of field is less when zoomed in. Try shooting at 2.8 on a 600mm and at 2.8 on a 16mm and you’ll notice as well! Have a good one!

[@shmuftzik]

Is this camera also in the Hebrew language?

[@arturopereto9909]

Mic input? Mic input? Why complaining for a completely useless mic input on a camera like this? Totally nonsense!

[@38Arc]

This whole time I felt like he was about to drop it at the end of the video, playing game with mínimi $1K😭

[@jroak]

Good review video. Definitely made rethink the role of advanced compacts as a compliment to ILC. This is truly an interesting camera. I use both Canon and Fuji ILCs and I could see using this as a wide prime lens backup body if I knew my main camera lens would be a tele-zoom, or prime tele. This could also be my end of the day camera when I still want image quality for random walk arounds without drawing too much attention to myself. I have no interest in creating video, but I do see a missed opportunity by not including a mic jack. From a still shooter perspective, 3.5-4.5 should have been the zoom apperature. f4 across a wider range would definitely make this a compelling purchase as a compact backup body. Despite the limitation, I might look into this to see if it fits my needs for an upcoming trip this year.

[@MrBlackbass59]

Too expensive!!!

[@connormccaskill]

Lol you can buy a BMPCC for the same price! Hahahaha

[@maneyeake4030]

JUST GET A SONY A5100 AND CALL IT A DAY!

[@lomarvgc1580]

🤕

[@wmbrooks2499]

Why do you keep shaking the camera around? If you held it still, we could see it better without the distraction. Didn't watch it all, just listened to it.

[@woodant7]

Get a Fuji and you'll get the same pics the so-called X(Fuji) photographers get - "mysterious & artsy" shots of half bodies going or coming out of very dark shades - Fuji's exposure system can't handle strong contrasty scenes like Canon (or Nikon) can. But yes, Canon sucks with their features decisions.

[@luckynever8208]

M50 is a lot better

[@connormccaskill]

It wasn’t out when we made this

[@LoverOfTech]

You know me fam. First comment before watching the video😁

[@paulstevens2839]

Canon is so far behind the times. Sony is the king. All Hail Sony!

[@volimvolim1]

haha did this guy just say for Ricoh riykoh...dude its pronounced REEkoh...most foreign languages the letter I is read as ee in english even many english words pronounce it as such e.g. kid, skid, fish....this goes for Nikon also its not naykon or nuykon its Nikon where I is pronounced as described in above words...how hards is that

[@connormccaskill]

Haha! Thanks for that help

[@yoshi-niko8422]

I speak Japanese AND English natively and English speaking people mispronounce the Japanese companies 100% of the time. リコー(Ricoh), ニコン(Nikon), and even キャノン(canon). There are characters used in Japanese that are impossible to to spell out with English alphabets and vice versa, English letter/words that are impossible to pronounce with Japanese characters. Can you say 「り・リ」(halfway between a "ri" and "li") or 「ん・ン」 (which is between "n" and "m")? If you aren't fluent in Japanese, you shouldn't argue over the "correct" pronunciation of Japanese words.

[@사라-t9g]

Too unfortunate the lens sucks! Even the g7x has a better lens in my opinion. Which makes me think i might not be happy with it as a purchase compared to the g7x.

[@hunterjoker6079]

Миллион слов ни о чем!

[@asanmartinjr07]

It's still priced at $1,000, about as much as a crop sensor D-SLR. That's way too expensive & there's still no external mic input. No thanks.

[@neutrumisparadoxx1971]

Хорошая попытка но я всё равно не куплю эту говёную камеру, у которой светосила хуже чем даже в мыльницах. Эта камера делает великолепные снимки в светлое время суток. В тёмное время получаются ужасные изображения и большая матрица не спасает.