We have a look at the new Canon Powershot G1 X Mark II - the serious compact camera with a large 1.5inch CMOS sensor and an optional electronic viewfinder.
| Canon Powershot G1 X Mark II in Compact Cameras
We have a look at the new Canon Powershot G1 X MarkII, an update to the Canon Powershot G1 X, the camera features a new 5x optical zoom lens, with improved macro performance, dual control rings around the lens that can be customised, and a 3inch touch-screen.
Key Features
- 1.5inch Canon CMOS sensor
- 12.8 Megapixel images (3:2) and multi-aspect shooting
- 5x optical zoom lens, f/2-3.9, 24-120mm equivalent
- ISO100 to ISO12800
- DIGIC 6 processing and Intelligent IS
- 31-point AiAF and MF Peaking
- Dual Control Rings and touch-screen operation
- Optional electronic viewfinder
- FullHD Video with stereo sound
- 5.2fps continuous shooting
- Wi-Fi / NFC Connectivity
- 14-bit RAW shooting
- Enhanced Grip Edition - Grip for Europe / UK only, US and Japan will not feature such a large grip
The Canon Powershot G1 X Mark II is being introduced with a new electronic viewfinder (EVF), the tilting EVF-DC1, which features a 2.33million dot resolution, dioptre adjustment, eye-detection sensor, and side button to manually switch between the EVF and screen if necessary. The EVF-DC1 will cost £249 and will be released at the same time as the camera in May.
The EVF-DC1 connects to the flash hot-shoe, as has electronic connectors on the end, which are used for the connection. Quality appeared to be very good, with a quick refresh speed and good colour reproduction.
Canon Powershot G1 X Mark II Hands-On Photos of Equipment
Canon Powershot G1 X Mark II Specifications
| Manufacturer | Canon | |
| Lens | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 - f/3.9 | |
| 35mm equivalent | 24mm - 120mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Pixels | 13.1Mp (Megapixels) | |
| Pixels (W) | 4160 | |
| Pixels (H) | 3120 | |
| 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 | 1,040,000 dots | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | |
| Focusing | ||
| Min Focus | 5cm | |
| Focusing modes |
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| Exposure Control | ||
| Shutter speeds shortest | 1/4000sec | |
| Shutter speeds longest | 60sec | |
| Bulb mode | No Data | |
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| Metering |
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| ISO sensitivity | 100 - 12800 | |
| White balance |
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| Exposure Comp | +/-3 | |
| Shooting Options | ||
| Continuous shooting | 5.2fps | |
| Video | ||
| Movie mode | Yes | |
| Video Resolution |
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| Video FPS | 30fps | |
| Stereo Sound | Yes | |
| Optical Zoom with Video | Yes | |
| Other Features | ||
| Image Stabilisation | Yes | |
| Interface | ||
| HDMI | Yes | |
| USB | USB 2 | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Storage | ||
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| Power Source | ||
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-12L | |
| Battery Life (CIPA rating) | 240shots | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Box Contents | PowerShot G1 X Mark II, Battery Pack NB-12L, Battery Charger CB-2LGE, Neck Strap NS-DC11, AC Cable, User Manual Kit | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 558g | |
| Width | 116.3mm | |
| Height | 74mm | |
| Depth | 66.2mm | |
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