Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 8.0% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $299, $131 below today. Currently 54% of the $799 MSRP.
Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $700 to roughly today's $750. 58% of the $1,299 MSRP. Prices are down 6.3% over the last 30 days.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II or the Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III?
- The Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II is cheaper used: $430 against $750 for the Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III, a gap of $320 (74%) as of 2026-10-28.
- How much more does the newer Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III cost used?
- $320 more. The Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III (2017) starts at $750 used and the Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II (2014) at $430 as of 2026-10-28.
- What share of its launch price does a used Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II cost?
- About 54%: $430 used against a $799 launch price as of 2026-10-28.
Specs side by side
| Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II | Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Family | Canon PowerShot G | Canon PowerShot G |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| Mount | Fixed Lens | Fixed Lens |
| Sensor | 1.5-inch | APS-C |
| Sensor family | Canon 1.5-inch 12.8MP CMOS (G1X II) · 12.8MP 1.5-inch-type CMOS | Canon APS-C 24MP CMOS (G1X III) · 24.2MP APS-C Dual Pixel CMOS |
| Megapixels | 12.8 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detection | Phase Detection |
| IBIS | no | no |
| Weather sealed | No | Yes |
| Max video | 1080p30 | 1080p60 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 12,800 | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 553 g | 399 g |
| Dimensions | 116 × 74 × 66 mm | 115 × 78 × 51 mm |
| Body material | metal/plastic mix | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2014-02-12 | 2017-10-16 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | likely discontinued | current |
| MSRP | $799 | $1,299 |
| Current low | $430 | $750 |
| vs MSRP | -46% | -42% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.