Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. II Review

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In additional PowerShot G1 X Mk. II was introduced by Canon in March 2014. It belongs to the enthusiast Compacts category. Canon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Canon.
Brand	Canon
Category	Compact
Date	03/2014

Sensor Properties
Also PowerShot G1 X Mk. II has a APS-C CMOS sensor with size of 19 x 14 mm² (0.74″ x 0.55″). Picture of PowerShot G1 X Mk. II’s sensor compared to popular format. The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm. The PowerShot G1 X Mk. II’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 13 megapixel. The resolution is somewhat below average but will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 size.
Format	APS-C
Sensor area	18.70 x 14.00mm² (0.74″ x 0.55″)
Type	CMOS
Resolution (physical)	13.00 megapixel
Resolution (effective)	12.80 megapixel
Pixel size	5.81 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous	5 frames/second

Lens
Interchangeable
Focal length (min)	24mm
Focal length (max)	120mm
Aperture (max)	2.0
Aperture (min)	3.9
Viewfinder Properties
The PowerShot G1 X Mk. II does not come with a built-in viewfinder. The camera’s display is used to compose the photo. That can be cumbersome in broad daylight.

Shutter
The PowerShot G1 X Mk. II’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 60s.
Max. shutter speed	1/4000s
Min. shutter speed	60s
Sensitivity Properties
The PowerShot G1 X Mk. II’s sensitivity goes from 100 ISO und 12800 ISO, a very useful and practical range.
Automatic
Min. sensitivity	100 ISO
Max. sensitivity	12800 ISO
Exposure Modes
The PowerShot G1 X Mk. II supports all general exposure modes. The Canon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.
Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties
The PowerShot G1 X Mk. II’s auto focus processor uses 31 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. with low contrast subjects). Manual focus is also possible with the Canon, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.
Type	TTL
AF points	31
Manual focusing

Flash Specs
The PowerShot G1 X Mk. II has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 7m (23 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.
Built-in
Range	6.80m (23 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs
The PowerShot G1 X Mk. II display has a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 inches.) and a resolution 1.04 megapixel. The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion. Display parameters:
Type	LCD
Size	75.00mm (diagonal) (3.0 in.)
Resolution	1.04 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs
PowerShot G1 X Mk. II video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel. ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. II Video parameters:
Max. resolution	1920 x 1080 pixel
…with frame rates	30 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs
The PowerShot G1 X Mk. II has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords. Connect the Canon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI. The Canon supports USB 2.0. Connection parameters:
WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom

Memory
The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards. Memory cards characteristics:
Slots	1
Memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC
Battery
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. II has a NB-12L LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 300 shots. It`s enough for one day or more. The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway. The PowerShot G1 X Mk. II’s battery battery parameters:
Type	NB-12L LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life	300 photos
Size
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. II’s dimensions are 116.3 x 74 x 66.2mm³. (4.6″ x 2.9″ x 2.6″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is a reasonable 558 grams (18.0 oz.), lens included. Here is front and top view of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. II:


Dimensions Comparison
To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card). The PowerShot G1 X Mk. II is not much bigger: