At first glance, the new Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III appears to be either a not-quite-pocketable compact camera or an extremely svelte mirrorless model with a built-in zoom lens. And if you squint your eyes, it even resembles a miniature DSLR.

Canon's G1 X Mark II was almost a great camera. It had a solid, wide aperture zoom lens, paired with a bigger sensor than competing models. But there was no built-in EVF, and its 13MP image sensor didn't offer as much resolution as competitors like the Sony RX100 III. Its replacement, the G1 X Mark III ($1,299), ups the sensor size to APS-C, the same as you get in an SLR, while at the same time sizing down the body. But it comes at the cost of zoom range—the Mark II's 24-120mm f/2-3.9 zoom has been replaced by a shorter 24-70mm f/2.8-5.6 lens. Image quality is strong, but I question its value and place in the Canon line, especially when the G5 X delivers a longer zoom range with a brighter lens for a lot less money, albeit it with a smaller image sensor. Design and Features The big selling point of the the G1 X Mark III ($999.00 at Amazon) is its size. It's just a little bit bit bigger all around than the G5 X, which has a smaller 1-inch sensor and boasts an almost identical desig...

The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is the smallest zooming APS-C camera we've seen, but it feels like a step back from the Mark II.

Big, APS-C image sensor; Compact body; Dual Pixel AF; EVF; Vari-angle touch LCD; Dust and moisture resistant

Expensive; Short, narrow aperture zoom lens; Disappointing battery life; Eye sensor active with LCD away from body; Video limited to 1080p

Canon's PowerShot G1 X Mark III camera is the successor to the company's G1 X Mark II, and features big upgrades over it. This new model also happens to be Canon's first point-and-shoot camera to have a large APS-C sensor, while still keeping the overall size and weight very pocket-friendly.

Weather-resistant body; Compact and lightweight; Dual Pixel AF works well; Good dynamic range; Fully articulating touchscreen

High price; Weak battery life; Macros are a bit soft; Intrusive noise reduction at high ISOs; No 4K video or microphone input

We can't deny that the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is a powerful tool in a tiny body. The fact that it's got a large APS-C sensor as well as a Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a fast image processor, weather sealing capabilities, and more makes it an impressive camera you'd probably consider investing in.

With a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor outfitted in a sleek; ultra-lightweight compact body; the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is a great little tool that gives you beautiful; crisp images and good quality videos.

Other than the fact that it costs more than you'd probably be willing to pay for a compact all-in-one, its aperture range of f/2.8 to f/5.6 and zoom range of 24-72mm are not impressive; The close-focusing distance is also limited at 10cm so forget macro shots; The battery life is disappointing.

I'm upgrading my original G1X and this camera has fixed all my little issues with it. The G1X3 has a very sharp lens, as good or better than my G1X or 15-85. I compared the G1X3 at the wide end with my 16-35f4L and 24-105f4L at 24mm on my 5D3 and found it equally sharp in the center andclose to the...

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 manual control and excellent wireless...

Canon has somehow shoehorned an APS-C-sized sensor into its flagship compact camera, but it's come at a cost...

APS-C sensor and image quality; Pocket-sized; weather-sealed body; DSLR-level photographic controls

Limited zoom range; f/2.8-5.6 maximum aperture; 200-shot battery life

The Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III is a premium zoom compact camera designed for serious enthusiast photographers. It features a 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor in a small SLR-styled body, with a retractable 24-72mm-equivalent f/2.8-5.6 lens and a centrally placed electronic viewfinder.

Class-leading image quality; Excellent control layout and handling; Robust weather-resistant construction

Lens is a little limited in terms of creative potential; Relatively poor battery life; No 4K video recording

Class-leading image quality; Excellent control layout and handling; Robust weather-resistant construction;

Lens is a little limited in terms of creative potential; Relatively poor battery life; No 4K video recording;

Canon's PowerShot G1 X Mark III exists in somewhat of a vacuum. It has a large APS-C sized sensor, is small enough to be considered pocketable, and has a permanently attached zoom lens with a versatile focal range.