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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
73 PixelMeter Score 24 reviews

Pros Pros
  • High-quality lens with a bright f/2 aperture and flexible zoom range
  • Strong image quality and solid low-light performance
  • Responsive tilting touchscreen and customizable controls
  • Improved autofocus speed and macro capability
  • Sturdy build quality with dual grip options
Cons Cons
  • Expensive pricing compounded by the lack of a built-in viewfinder
  • Bulky and heavy design that is not pocket-friendly
  • Limited and poor-quality video recording features
  • Short battery life and inability to swap batteries on a tripod
  • Slow burst performance when shooting RAW files

Announcement date Announcement date February 12, 2014
Launch price Launch price $799.99
Sensor Sensor 12.8MP 1-inch CMOS
Video Video 1080p 30p

Announcement date Announcement date February 12, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $799.99
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Fixed lens
Body type Body type Compact

Effective resolution Effective resolution 12.8MP
Sensor format Sensor format 1-inch
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 19 x 14 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor DIGIC 6
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-12,800
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 4:5, 16:9

Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Contrast detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live View

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000 to 60 sec, Bulb
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/4000s
Metering modes Metering modes Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.04M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 30p
Codecs Codecs H.264

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD

USB USB USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI output HDMI output Mini Type-C
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Hot shoe Hot shoe Yes

CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 240 shots

Dimensions Dimensions 116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.57 x 2.91 x 2.60 in)
Weight Weight 553g (1 lb 3.5 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20