If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you probably know the answer to this question. Is the Canon G1x Mk III really a good camera still in 2025? Admittedly, I’ve barely taken mine out of the bag this year — but that has more to do with the bitter taste that Canon products have currently left in my mouth. Undoubtedly, I think it’s one of the best point-and-shoot cameras still on the market. Further to that point, genuinely and truly, the Canon G1x Mk III really still is one of the best cameras for street photography in my mind. That’s because of the APS-C sensor, weather resistanec, ability to load up film styles, and the ability to do things like zone focusing.
A few years ago, I took the Canon G1x Mk III to a press trip to Italy and was amazed at how good the street photography abilities of this camera are. We’re often told to think more about the autofocus of cameras, but this one can zone focus really well. Combine that with the small size, and it’s going to help you get photos that you otherwise might not be able to with a bigger camera.
I realize this right now as I’m currently reviewing the Ricoh GR III as I’m writing this article. APS-C is good for street photography point and shoots, though I wouldn’t really use it for photography when shooting with ILC devices.
In addition, there’s weather resistance built into the camera. Think of that word more as the idea of something weathering away than going out into the rain. That will mean that the camera is bound to last a whole lot longer due to what it’s capable of doing. And honestly, this camera has prevented me from buying another point and shoot. It’s perfect in so many different ways.
You’re probably really curious about the fact that you can load film styles onto it. Photographer Thomas Franson designs film looks for these cameras that you can load onto it very easily. The previous hyperlink shows a full tutorial on how to do it.
Let me put it this way: it’s still cheaper than a brand new Ricoh GR IV and the Fujifilm X100Vi. And it’s weather resistant without needing a filter on the front of the lens. With some sleuthing, you can probably even find it at an even more affordable price point.
So even though it’s from 2017, this digicam absolutely still rocks.