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The Canon G1X Mark III: Neither fish nor fowl

Started Jan 29, 2018 | User reviews thread
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Re: The Canon G1X Mark III: Neither fish nor fowl

CMCM wrote:

marksee wrote:

Great review, but I have one question. If you don't print why not get a 1" or smaller sensor camera. Smaller, lighter, smaller files, larger aperture and much less expensive. Canon G5X etc. I don't print and use my Canon SX50 IS. Small, fantastic zoom range, viewfinder, articulated screen etc. Ready for almost anything and great fun to use.

I'm still trying to understand all these sensor sizes and what they are capable of. Doesn't the very much larger APS-C sensors do a lot to affect photo quality and do more just enable you to printer large photos?

Yes. For my interests, I wanted the larger sensor to get the most dynamic range -- lights to darks. Smaller sensors will clip highlights and create muddy shadows that can't be lifted afterward. Since I do a lot of outdoor shooting with its wide contrasts of light, this was a critical feature for me.

Larger sensors also do a better job than smaller ones in low light and in creating separation between subject and background (also known as bokeh). But aperture plays a big role here, too; you have to weigh more than just sensor when you compare cameras. Check out the CameraLabs review comparing the G1X III with the Sony RX100 V for more about that.

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