After all, between dual-lens smartphones and compact system cameras, we're already spoiled for choice when it comes to small, powerful snappers.

Very pleased with delivery and, more importantly, the excellent little camera. Thanks.

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.

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 G1 X Mark III has taken the great usability of a Canon DSLR, and the 24mp APS-C CMOS sensor with phase-detection AF built-in, and squished it into a compact camera, whilst maintaining excellent handling and usability.

24mp APS-C CMOS sensor in a compact camera; Excellent noise performance for class; 3x optical zoom lens with f/2.8 aperture; 3inch vari-angle touch-screen; A number of control wheels; Compact for the size of sensor; Auto Panoramic mode!

FullHD video - no 4K or high-speed video; Short battery life (200-250)

What Canon has done with the G1X Mark III is pretty remarkable. Although there are lots of compromises, having an (almost) DSLR in your pocket is pretty damn cool. It would make the ideal travel companion, for somebody who craves all the manual control, RAW format shooting and large sensor image quality that a camera like this brings, without being bogged down with a bulky DSLR. In fact, even the smallest compact system cameras are generally bigger than the G1X Mark III. Of course, you do pay a pretty penny for this miniaturisation, making it unlikely to be the camera of choice for those on a tight budget. In short - this isn’t a camera that lets you abandon your DSLR completely, but it’s a very good backup for shooting on the go.

Small body; Large APS-C sized sensor; Vari-angle screen;

Limited zoom; Limited aperture range; Poor battery life;

The G1 X Mark III is an impressively compact camera with a large APS-C sensor and a zoom lens with a versatile focal range. It has tons of direct controls and can produce great image quality, but is expensive and the permanently attached lens has a slow aperture range and hampers an otherwise capable, pocketable camera.

General photography, landscapes and world travelers who don't mind bringing along an extra battery or two.;

Those who want to be able to photograph sports or work primarily in low light.;

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

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;