Canon G1 X with Canon G1 X II Comparison

Canon G1 X and Canon G1 X II Main Features

  • March, 2012
  • February, 2014
  • 14 MP 1.5 CMOS Sensor
  • 13 MP 1.5 CMOS Sensor
  • 28-112 mm (4x) F2.8-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • 24-120 mm (5x) F2.0-3.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 117 x 81 x 65 mm, 534g.
  • 116 x 74 x 66 mm, 553g.
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Canon G1 X Scores


Imaging score
49
Features score
64
Value for money score
76
Portability score
83
Overall score
62

Canon G1 X II Scores


Imaging score
48
Features score
70
Value for money score
78
Portability score
83
Overall score
65

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II with Canon PowerShot G1 X Overview


Let's compare PowerShot G1 X with PowerShot G1 X Mark II. Both cameras produced Canon. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Canon G1 X was released in 2012, and Canon G1 X II in 2014. PowerShot G1 X Mark II is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot G1 X 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot G1 X is greater than that of PowerShot G1 X Mark II. However, the difference of 1 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
PowerShot G1 X has optical (tunnel) viewfinder, and the PowerShot G1 X Mark II doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot G1 X has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot G1 X has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot G1 X PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Brand Canon Canon
Model PowerShot G1 X PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Announced March, 2012 February, 2014
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 20 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Tilting
Screen Resolution 920k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 31
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 1
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 6.80
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1.5 1.5
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 18.7 x 14 mm 18.7 x 14 mm
Sensor Area 261.8 mm² 261.8 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 13 MP
Max Image Resolution 4352 x 3264 4160 x 3120
Max Native ISO 12800 12800
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 250 shots 240 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NB-10L NB-12L
Physical
Weight 534 g 553 g
Physical Dimensions 117 x 81 x 65 mm 116 x 74 x 66 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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