Canon PowerShot G1X

4x, f/2.8, 28 mm
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        Summary Canon G1X

        Prices Price
        Camera only $649 - $650
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        Score Snapsort rank
        Within its price range #n/a of 1 Among similar cameras #n/a of 10
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        Specifications Key specs
        Zoom Help 4x Screen size Help 3.0"
        Aperture Help f/2.8 Screen resolution Help 920k dots
        Wide angle Help 28 mm Movie format Help 1080p @ 24fps
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        Videos

        World's First Canon Powershot ...

        Canon PowerShot G1 X - Officia...

        Canon G1X Review: Saving Savvy...
        World's First Canon Powershot G1 X Hands-on Review
        • Tutorial
        • Photography
        • Exposure
        		 Canon PowerShot G1 X - Official Promo
        • Review
        • Promo
        		 Canon G1X Review: Saving Savvy With Dr. Mike
        • Sample video
        • HDR

        Pros

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        The Canon G1X vs other recent boutiques

        Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
        Lens
        HDR In-camera HDR Help
        Combines multiple exposures
        Lowest price Inexpensive Help
        $599.99
        Viewfinder Doesn't use battery, see more detail Help
        Tunnel
        Popularity Very popular Help
        Among snapsort users
        Zoom Above average zoom Help
        4x
        Supports 24p 24p movies Help
        For that film look
        Screen flips out Flip-out screen Help
        Great for movies
        Fastest shutter speed Fast shutter speed Help
        1/4000 of a second

        Cons

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        The Canon G1X vs other recent boutiques

        True resolution Lower true resolution Help
        14.2 MP
        Startup delay Longer startup delay Help
        1900 ms startup delay
        Color depth Little color depth Help
        21.7 bits
        Low light performance Noisy at high ISO Help
        644 ISO
        Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramas Help
        You could stitch photos in post
        Shutter lag Poor shutter lag Help
        697 ms shutter lag
        Battery life Shorter battery life Help
        250 shots
        Overall image quality Very low overall image quality Help
        60.0
        Dynamic range Very narrow dynamic range Help
        10.8 EV
        Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
        1.9 fps
        Sensor size Slightly smaller than average sensor Help
        Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm
        External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack Help
        Limited to the in-camera mic
        Macro focus Very poor macro Help
        20 cm
        Announced Old Help
        January, 2012

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        Discussion

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        Chen (8:41 AM, April 27, 2013)
        Why the hell is this camera in the "Boutique" category? It's very versatile, it's not expensive, got great image quality, a comfortable form factor... why isn't it in the digicam category where it belongs?
         
        Alberto (2:07 PM, May 22, 2012)
        I have recently bought this camera. The image quality is AMAZING. Really good. It is impressive. The big sensor really makes a difference. When I compare the photos with the ones of a DSLR I have the quality is very similar. It is, without a doubt, the best compact on sale right now. Even if you use it in Auto mode (for beginners or lazy pros) the image quality is superb. I of course recommend it. The only problems I have perceived are: price (way too expensive), slow AF (but acceptable), poor macro (but logical due to its huge sensor) and size (not really a compact.) If you really are after THE BEST image quality in a compact camera with a fixed lens (without having to worry about changing lenses or carrying bulky lenses with you like with a DSLR or a mirrorless camera), and don't mind a bigger size and a higher price than a normal compact, then this is the one for you! This camera is a beast.
         
        Kayla (9:26 AM, March 08, 2012)
        Does anyone know if the G1X allows manual focusing during video recording? Also, does it have a mic input? Thanks.
         
        Z E C T E R (3:06 PM, February 12, 2012)
        after watch a vid from DRTV about this product, I'm very excited. it's look like baby DSLR isn't it?
         
        Polly Dougherty (10:56 PM, February 06, 2012)
        I've compared the images on imaging-resource comparing meter of the G1X ( ISO 800&1600 ) against the Pentax K-5, Panasonic G3, Olympus EP-3, Sony NEX-5N and the Sony SLT-55v. I think the image quality of the G1X is better than the Pentax, slightly better than the G3, EP-3, and SLT-55v. Only the NEX-5N was a clear winner in my opinion. I have a Canon G9 now and the new Samsung NX200 ( which I love ). The G9 easily fits in a coat pocket or a small fanny pack. The G1X is only slightly larger than the G9 so I may be giving it to my daughter ( she likes it too! ) and buying a G1X for a small high quality camera. I have the Samsung 60mm macro and 50-200mm zoom plus the 18-55 zoom for special purposes. Using the i-zoom on the NX200 the 50-200 zoom can make a decent 11x14 print when zoomed to 616mm ( 35mm equivalent ).
         
        Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (3:06 PM, February 01, 2012)
        Its updated now, thanks!
         
        Qwe (0:03 PM, February 01, 2012)
        Results are published in dxo marks - 
        http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Sensor-Database/Canon/PowerShot-G1X
         
        Avatar for Craig Lucas Craig Lucas (9:35 AM, January 11, 2012)
        I have the Nikon P7000, unreliable as hell but great when it works.
        A full SLR sized sensor in a similar camera has to be a winner!