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| Category: | Compact Cameras |
| Product: | Canon PowerShot G1 X |
| Price: | £426.00 |
Canon Powershot G1 X Hands-On Preview - Joshua Waller takes a closer look at the new Canon Powershot G1 X with large CMOS sensor.
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Canon Powershot G1 X
The Canon Powershot G1 X features a 14.3 megapixel APS-C sized sensor, full manual controls, a wide angle 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, optical viewfinder and will be available from February for £699 including VAT.
Canon Powershot G1 X Features
Canon Powershot G1 X Grip
Key Features:
- Large 14.3 MP CMOS, DIGIC 5, HS System
- Compact 4x zoom 28-112mm; Intelligent IS
- 7.5 cm (3.0”) vari-angle LCD; OVF
- Full Manual, RAW, DPP
- Full HD, HDMI
- High-speed Burst HQ
- Smart Auto
- Extensive accessories
- HDR mode and ND filter
- Optional 40m waterproof case
- Available from late February, priced at £699/€799 RRP incl. VAT
Canon Powershot G1 X Swivel Screen, lens at full optical zoom
Canon Powershot G1 X Handling
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Handling: The Canon Powershot G1 X features a large chunky hand grip at the front with a large thumb grip at the rear. The lens has a removable conversation lens ring and is quite large.
Canon Powershot G1 X Back
Menus: The menus are very typically Canon menus and that's a good thing, as they're easy to use, well laid out with clear text and helpful text that explains each setting and menu item. The menus will be instantly familiar to anyone who's used a Canon camera before.
Canon Powershot G1 X Top
Buttons: The buttons and controls are very similar to the Canon Powershot G12 with a top mode dial and underneath the exposure compensation dial. A front command wheel allows setttings to be changed quickly and on the back are a number of customisable buttons.
Canon Powershot G1 X Bottom
Battery / Speed: Switch on time seemed reasonable and under our brief time with the camera, we found the camera responsive enough, however it didn't particularly stand out as super fast. When we got one to review we will post full details.Battery life seems reasonable at 250shot but it would have been nice if there was a way of enahnching the battery life.
Canon Powershot G1 X Performance
Canon Powershot G1 X
As the camera tested was pre-production we are unable to show sample photos, however we will update as and when we can and will a large sensor high ISO performance is expected to be good.
Value For Money
Priced at £699 the camera is aimed at the enthusiast and is a similar price to some of the higher end Micro Four Thirds or APS-C mirrorless cameras such as the Olympus PEN E-P3, Sony NEX-5N, Samsung NX200 or Fujifilm X-Pro1.Canon Powershot G1 X Verdict
The Canon Powershot G1 X is an interesting take on the question "How do we make a compact camera with high image quality?" and Canon appear to have succeeded in producing a camera aimed in design and function to meet that need. However, whether it truly will deliver the image quality and performance expected is another matter. There is a lot of interest in this camera, but many appear to be wondering when Canon will release their mirrorless compact system camera. Perhaps this is just the start?Come back for more CES 2012 coverage, here.
Canon PowerShot G1 X Specifications
| Manufacturer | Canon | |
| Lens | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 - f/5.8 | |
| 35mm equivalent | 28mm - 112mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| CCD pixels | 14.3Mp (Megapixels) | |
| Pixels (W) | 4352 | |
| Pixels (H) | 3264 | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | |
| Sensor Size | 1.5 inch | |
| Sensor Size (width) | 18.7mm | |
| Sensor Size (height) | 14mm | |
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| LCD Monitor | ||
| LCD Monitor | 3in | |
| Screen resolution | 920,000 | |
| Touch Screen | No | |
| Focusing | ||
| Min Focus | 20cm | |
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| Exposure Control | ||
| Shutter speeds shortest | 1/4000sec | |
| Shutter speeds longest | 60sec | |
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| ISO sensitivity | 100 - 12800 | |
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| Exposure Comp | +/-3 | |
| Shooting Options | ||
| Continuous shooting | 1.9fps | |
| Video | ||
| Movie mode | Yes | |
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| Video FPS | 24 | |
| Stereo Sound | Yes | |
| Optical Zoom with Video | Yes | |
| Other Features | ||
| Image Stabilisation | Yes | |
| Interface | ||
| HDMI | Yes | |
| USB | USB 2 | |
| Wi-Fi | No | |
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| Battery Type | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-10L | |
| CIPA Rating | 250 | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Box Contents | Digital Camera, Neck Strap, Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Interface Cable (USB), Software (CD-ROM), Quick Start Guide | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 534g | |
| Width | 116.7mm | |
| Height | 80.5mm | |
| Depth | 64.7mm | |
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Looking at the pictures, I can't say that I like the look of the new Canon. It looks a bit retro to me and not something that I would like to pay £700 for. I reserve further judgement until I get my hands on one.
Quote: There is a lot of interest in this camera, but many appear to be wondering when Canon will release their mirrorless compact system camera. Perhaps this is just the start?
Why has Canon picked a more or less 4/3 size and shaped sensor over that of APS-C ?
Its a bit of a ugly beast as well and the lens strikes me as a little slow.
The £700 price seems a little steep and for the same price or less there`s no shortage of CSC`s.
The design looks like something that used to come out of the old Soviet Union!
The proof of the pudding will be in the image quality, of course, but first impressions are disappointing. Why only 4x optical zoom when the G9 had 6x? It looks bulky and clumsy compared with most compacts, but without the versatility of a DSLR. The price is on the high side too. I'm keeping my G9 and my 7D, both splendid cameras.
I have to agree with you Paul Morgon on what you said.
It seems disappointing that this camera is not Mirror less too.
I am glad i brought the olympus pen ep3 and the more i use it the more i love it.
You see the oly gives you a touch screen that focuses where you touch then takes the picture where you touch, to me that is genious then there's the mirror less sensor again genius and the build quality is all metal plus other features the canon does not have and apart from the oly being truely compact where as the canon seems a beast to me.
The olympus pen ep3 is cheaper at £599.00, more compact, and pact with technology that works so well.
Sorry but for me this canon does not impress.
Picture quality also from the oly pen ep3 is stunning with out question so i don't see how the canon can compare.
In my opinion i think it's a let down really and for that price tag i would want lots more tech to play with thx.
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