Canon G1X

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Key specs

Zoom	4x	Screen size	3.0"
Aperture	f/2.8	Screen resolution	920k dots
Wide angle	28 mm	Movie format	1080p @ 24fps
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The Canon G1X vs other recent boutiques

	Above average zoom
	4x

	Great wide angle lens
	28 mm

	Image stabilization
	Lens

	Flip-out screen
	Great for movies

	Fast shutter speed
	1/4000 of a second

	24p movies
	For that film look

	In-camera HDR
	Combines multiple exposures

	Inexpensive
	$510.69

	Doesn't use battery, see more detail
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The Canon G1X vs other recent boutiques

	Slightly narrow aperture
	f/2.8

	Lower true resolution
	14.2 MP

	Longer startup delay
	1900 ms startup delay

	Little color depth
	21.7 bits

	Slow continuous shooting
	1.9 fps

	Lacks in-camera panoramas
	You could stitch photos in post

	Poor shutter lag
	697 ms shutter lag

	Very poor macro
	20 cm

	Very low overall image quality
	60.0

	Very narrow dynamic range
	10.8 EV

	Noisy at high ISO
	644 ISO

	Slightly smaller than average sensor
	Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm

	Lacks an external mic jack
	Limited to the in-camera mic

	Shorter battery life
	250 shots

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	January, 2012

Image quality data for the Canon G1X provided by DxOMark

PowerShot G1X

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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 ).

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

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!

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