Canon PowerShot G1 X II Final Specifications

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<p>Below are the final specifications for the Canon PowerShot G1 X II compact camera. This camera is replacing the Canon PowerShot G1 X that is a few years old.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>13.1 mp in 4:3 format</li>
<li>12.8 mp in 3:2 format</li>
<li>1.5″ CMOS Sensor</li>
<li>3fps with AF, 5fps with focus locked</li>
<li>24-120mm f/2-3.9</li>
<li>DIGIC 6</li>
<li>3″ tilting touch LCD</li>
<li>Two Control Rings</li>
<li>Wifi</li>
<li>NFC</li>
<li>Creative shot</li>
<li>Multi-scene IS</li>
<li>Optional Grip</li>
<li>Optional EVF</li>
<li>Price: $799 USD</li>
</ul>
<p>More specs and features after the break.</p>
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th scope="col">Specs:</th>
<th scope="col">Details:</th>
<th scope="col">Description:</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Warranty Terms – Parts</th>
<td>1 year limited</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Warranty Terms – Labor</th>
<td>1 year limited</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Height</th>
<td>2.9 inches</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Width</th>
<td>4.6 inches</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Depth</th>
<td>2.6 inches</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Weight</th>
<td>1.2 pounds</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Megapixels (Effective)</th>
<td>12.8 (3:2 aspect ratio), 13.1 (4:3 aspect ratio)</td>
<td>A camera’s image sensor resolution measured in millions of tiny dots (pixels). <i>Effective</i> megapixels — the number of megapixels actually used to capture the image — is typically slightly lower than the number of <i>total</i> available megapixels.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Megapixels (Total)</th>
<td>15.0</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Image Resolution</th>
<td>Up to 4160 x 3120</td>
<td>The clarity of a digital image, determined by multiplying the number of pixels wide by the number of pixels high (e.g., 640 x 480).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Optical Zoom</th>
<td>5x</td>
<td>This is your lens’ true zoom capability. The lens does the work by reducing or enlarging the field of view. The greater the optical zoom, the closer you can get to the subject you are shooting.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Digital Zoom</th>
<td>4x</td>
<td>This is not true zoom, it is merely simulating zoom by enlarging the existing image’s pixels by cropping. The actual length of the lens does not change. Digital zooming results in reduced image quality, and should generally be avoided or turned off on your camera altogether. Optical zoom is recommended to ensure crisp, detailed photos.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Lens Features</th>
<td>Wide-angle lens with dual control rings and 9-blade aperture</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Lens Focal Length(s)</th>
<td>35mm equivalent 24 – 120mm</td>
<td>The distance (in millimeters) from a camera’s image sensor to its lens, usually given in terms of the 35mm (film camera) equivalent. Cameras with optical zoom have a range of focal lengths, while cameras without optical zoom have a fixed focal length.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">LCD Screen Size</th>
<td>3″</td>
<td>Size of the LCD screen, in inches, measured diagonally from corner to corner.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">LCD Screen Features</th>
<td>Capacitive touch-panel LCD with tilting design</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Viewfinder</th>
<td>LCD only</td>
<td>Provides the photographer with an approximation of what the lens is seeing. In addition to a conventional optical viewfinder, most digital cameras also provide a color LCD panel.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Image Stabilization</th>
<td>Yes, optical</td>
<td>Digitally compensates for camcorder shake so videos appear steady.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Face Detection</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Burst Mode</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>Also referred to as continuous shooting, burst mode captures multiple shots in rapid succession with a single click of the shutter. This is a useful feature when shooting subjects in motion.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Panorama Mode</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Image Stitching</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Internal Memory</th>
<td>None</td>
<td>Memory that is built into a digital camera for storing images.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Compatible Memory Formats</th>
<td>Secure Digital (SD)|Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)|Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)</td>
<td>Number of images that can be stored on a digital camera’s built-in memory and/or included removable memory cards. This number varies depending on the resolution of each image. The higher the resolution of the image, the more storage space it takes up.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Shutter Speeds</th>
<td>1 – 1/4000 sec.; 15 – 1/4000 sec. (in Tv mode); 60 – 1/4000 sec. (in M mode)</td>
<td>The rate (typically measured in fractions of a second) at which a camera shutter opens and closes to capture an image. Slow shutter speeds are used for low-light conditions, while faster speeds are best for action shots.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Aperture Range</th>
<td>f/2 – f/3.9</td>
<td>The range, expressed in f-stop numbers, from a camera’s largest lens opening setting to its smallest. The greater this range, the more manual control and creative license available to the photographer in regard to light and focus.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">White Balance</th>
<td>Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H, flash, underwater, custom</td>
<td>Settings that assess and compensate for color conditions in any given lighting to ensure true-to-life color. Most digital cameras feature automatic white balance settings as well as the option to manually override such settings.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Flash Range</th>
<td>1.6′ – 22′ (wide); 4.6′ – 11′ (telephoto)</td>
<td>Distance over which a flash will adequately light a subject.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Flash Modes</th>
<td>Auto, on, slow synchro, off</td>
<td>Flash settings. Common modes include <i>Auto</i> (camera decides when the flash is needed), <i>Red-Eye Reduction</i> (minimizes eye reflections) and <i>Fill</i> (reduces deep shadows in bright sunlight).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Focus Range</th>
<td>2″ – infinity (wide), 1.3′ – infinity (telephoto); Macro: 2″ – 1.6′ (wide)</td>
<td>Distance over which the camera is capable of focusing on the subject.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Movie Mode</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>Captures short, low-resolution video clips, sometimes with sound.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">ISO Equivalent</th>
<td>Auto, 100 – 12,800</td>
<td>Measurement of a digital camera’s light sensitivity, which is equivalent to a conventional camera’s film speed. The higher the ISO, the clearer the image in low-light conditions.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Camera Dock</th>
<td>Not included</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">File Formats</th>
<td>JPEG, RAW, MP4, DPOF</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Image Storage Capacity</th>
<td>Varies</td>
<td>Number of images that can be stored on a digital camera’s built-in memory and/or included removable memory cards. This number varies depending on the resolution of each image. The higher the resolution of the image, the more storage space it takes up.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Imaging Sensor Type</th>
<td>CMOS</td>
<td>Type of element used to convert light into a digital image. The most common types are CCD (charge-coupled device) and CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Imaging Sensor Size</th>
<td>1.5″</td>
<td>Size of the CCD or CMOS image sensor, usually measured in fractions of an inch (e.g., 1/1.8″ or 2/3″). In general, the larger the sensor, the better the picture quality.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Touchscreen</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Color Category</th>
<td>Black</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">HD Movie Mode</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Smile Mode</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Shockproof</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Waterproof</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Coldproof</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Low-Light/High Sensitivity</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">WiFi enabled</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">UPC</th>
<td>013803240047</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Product Features</strong></p>
<p><strong>12.8-megapixel, 1.5″ CMOS sensor

</strong>Captures high-resolution images up to 4160 x 3120 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio (13.1 effective megapixels at 4:3 aspect ratio).</p>
<p><strong>5x optical/4x digital/20x total zoom

</strong>Through a wide-angle lens for precise zooming and accuracy. The lens features dual control rings for customized functions similar to SLR lenses and a 9-blade aperture for beautiful, blurred backgrounds.</p>
<p><strong>3″ capacitive touch-panel LCD

</strong>Makes it easy to navigate features and displays images in crisp, bright detail. The tilting design lets you achieve an ideal view of the screen from multiple angles.</p>
<p><strong>High-definition movie mode

</strong>Enables one-touch recording of stunning videos in 1080p resolution via the dedicated movie button.</p>
<p><strong>DIGIC 6 image processor

</strong>Combines with the CMOS sensor to create the Canon HS SYSTEM, which optimizes low-light performance.</p>
<p><strong>Optical image stabilizer

</strong>Reduces image blur caused by camera shake and vibration. ISO up to 12,800 ensures images are clearly captured, even in dimly lit environments.</p>
<p><strong>Scene modes

</strong>Include creative shot, portrait, star, handheld night scene, snow, fireworks, nostalgic, fish-eye effect, background defocus, super vivid and more, so you can add a variety of artistic, complementary effects to your shots.</p>
<p><strong>Burst mode

</strong>Allows you to capture dynamic, fast-motion events at up to 5.2 fps. Face detection isolates subjects in-frame and optimizes conditions, letting you take high-quality pictures of friends and family members.</p>
<p><strong>White balance modes

</strong>Include auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H, flash, underwater and custom, helping you achieve natural tones in a wide range of lighting conditions.</p>
<p><strong>Built-in flash

</strong>With auto, on, slow synchro and off modes provides efficient illumination, so you can capture clear, properly lit images.</p>
<p><strong>High-speed autofocus

</strong>Improves focusing speed, letting you quickly hone in on subjects from as close as 2″.</p>
<p><strong>Built-in Wi-Fi

</strong>Enables the wireless transfer of photos and videos to compatible mobile devices, select social networking sites and Wi-Fi-enabled computers and lets you remotely operate the camera using an enabled cell phone or tablet.</p>
<p><strong>Built-in NFC (near-field communication)

</strong>Allows you to pair the camera and your compatible Android device with just 1 touch.</p>
<p><strong>Multicard slot

</strong>Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity and SDXC memory cards (not included), so you can store plenty of photos and videos.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2014/02/eos-kiss-x70-powershot-g1-x-ma.html" target="_blank">DCI</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
 
I am very interested in the wider, longer, and faster lens. I wonder if it will perform better on AF and close focusing in the normal mode. I am a little disappointed that the swivel screen has been replaced with a tilting screen. The swivel was a big feature for me. Great for self-portraits, overhead shots, and low-angle shots with vertical orientation.

Oh, and I love the integrated lens cover. Big improvement. I do hope you can still put filters on, though.
 
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I know I'm going to get shouted down for this, but I wonder if it can do 720p/120fps video. my brother in-law shot some slow-mo video with his iPhone 5 at the shooting range the other day and all I could think about was how awesome it would be if we could get that on something with a decent-sized sensor and a high-utility lens. pretty sure this is on the S120 and the G16 but not the G1X, hopefully they can do it on the G1XII. even if they don't ... could still be the perfect backup camera to the 5DIII.
 
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mrzero said:
Oh, and I love the integrated lens cover. Big improvement. I do hope you can still put filters on, though.

It looks like it has the same fitting on the end of the lens as the last model, which you can buy an adaptor to fit filters. I wish they would just put a thread of the damn thing!
 
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Lee Jay said:
RLPhoto said:
This camera is horrendous looking but what is the sync speed?

I'm always amazed that people care about how a camera looks. It doesn't take pictures of itself.

If you like ugly looking expensive niche market P&S slow lensed cameras, be my guest. Just don't expect everyone will agree with you.
 
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From the pics, it is 12.5mm at its widest. If this were 24mm, then we are looking at a crop factor of 1.92.

Working backwards, you will get the following sensor dimensions:

Diag: 22.5 mm
WxH: 18mm x 13.5mm
Area: 243mm2

This means this sensor is halfway between the old 1.5" and the m43 sensor. i.e. It has about 8% smaller surface area than 1.5" and about 8% bigger area than the m43.

This matches the mpx count as well. The G1X sensor was 14.3mpx. The mark II is about 8% less at about 13.2mpx.

So I believe the photosites are the same size as the old sensor. Canon merely trimmed 8% of the surface area to reduce size and fit in that brighter lens with a wider zoom.
 
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RLPhoto said:
Lee Jay said:
RLPhoto said:
This camera is horrendous looking but what is the sync speed?

I'm always amazed that people care about how a camera looks. It doesn't take pictures of itself.

If you like ugly looking expensive niche market P&S slow lensed cameras, be my guest. Just don't expect everyone will agree with you.

It's f/2 at the wide end, which isn't exactly slow, and how does any of this relate to the one topic I mentioned - it's looks? I just don't see why anyone cares at all for how a camera looks!
 
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