Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III Coming With APS-C Sensor?

Canon is rumored introduce the new PowerShot G1X Mark III compact camera soon with an image sensor larger than 1.5-inch-type.

One of the most sought-after cameras in Canon’s line-up is the G1X model. It is a tiny device with a large 1.5-inch-type CMOS sensor.

Now a new high-end compact camera, called PowerShot G1X Mark III, for enthusiast photographers might arrive with APS-c image sensor.

Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III camera coming in early 2017?

Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II is an ideal device for professional photographers. It features a 12.8-megapixel 1.5-inch-type image sensor. The specs list includes optical image stabilization, ISO sensitivity of 100-12800, 14-bit RAW photos, and custom white balance support. Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II sports a 5x optical zoom lens that will offer a 35mm equivalent of 24-120mm and a maximum aperture of f/2-3.9.

There is possibility that the company may come with improved APS-C sensor for the third model in series. If becomes true photographers will meet a device like the Fujifilm X100 camera. It would be a premium compact more like a fixed lens EOS M5 mirrorless camera. This means that a possible PowerShot G1X Mark III compact might compete against the EOS M5.

For this situation we think that Canon will continue the saga with the same 1.5-inch-type image sensor. It will be exciting to see a PowerShot G1X Mark III model in the beginning of 2017.

via CW