Canon EOS M10 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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Canon EOS M10 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

255 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
35 mm vs 51 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
301g vs 399g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 23 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Canon EOS M10

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
85 vs 65 minutes
Capture more video
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.34 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 18.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps vs 4.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.4 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
16 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality
No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X-M1

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3000

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung NX3000

Canon G1X Mark III

Samsung NX3000

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon EOS M10

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher max flash sync

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung NX3300

Canon G1X Mark III

Samsung NX3300

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X70

$800
APS-C

NFC
Bigger JPEG buffer

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X70

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X70

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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