Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X
Boutique
January, 2012

Summary Canon G1X

Prices Price
Camera only $649 - $699
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Score Snapsort rank
Within its price range #1 of 3 Among similar cameras #2 of 7
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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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World's First Canon Powershot ...

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World's First Canon Powershot G1 X Hands-on Review
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 Canon PowerShot G1 X - Official Promo
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 Canon Powershot G1X CNet Review
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Pros

The Canon G1X vs other recent boutiques

Zoom Great zoom Help
4x
Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
Lens
Screen flips out Flip-out screen Help
Great for movies
Battery life Incredible battery life Help
700 shots
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
$649.00
Viewfinder Doesn't use battery, see more detail Help
Tunnel
Screen size Above average sized screen Help
3.0"
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Fastest shutter speed Fast shutter speed Help
1/4000 of a second
Popularity Very popular Help
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Cons

The Canon G1X vs other recent boutiques

Overall image quality Low overall image quality Help
60.0
Size Slightly large Help
Standard size 117x81x65 mm
Color depth Less color depth Help
21.7 bits
Low light performance Noisy at high ISO Help
644 ISO
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
1.9 fps
Thickness Thick Help
2.6"
Announced Old Help
January, 2012
Aperture Slightly narrow aperture Help
f/2.8
Startup delay Longer startup delay Help
1900 ms startup delay
Dynamic range Narrower dynamic range Help
10.8 EV
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Sensor size Slightly smaller than average sensor Help
Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm
Macro focus Poor macro Help
20 cm

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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!