Canon PowerShot G1 X Detailed Review

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In additional PowerShot G1 X was introduced by Canon in March 2012. 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 03/2012
Sensor Properties

Also PowerShot G1 X has a Compact CMOS sensor with size of 19 x 14 mm² (0.74″ x 0.55″).

The PowerShot G1 X’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 14 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 Compact
Sensor area 18.70 x 14.00mm²
(0.74″ x 0.55″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 14.00 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 14.00 megapixel
Pixel size 18.46 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 2 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable
Focal length (min) 28mm
Focal length (max) 112mm
Aperture (max) 2.8
Aperture (min) 5.8
Viewfinder Properties

The PowerShot G1 X uses an optical see-through viewfinder

Shutter

The PowerShot G1 X’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 60s.

Max. shutter speed 1/4000s
Min. shutter speed 60s
Sensitivity Properties

The PowerShot G1 X’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 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’s auto focus processor uses 9 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 9
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The PowerShot G1 X 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 7.00m
(23 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The PowerShot G1 X features a monitor with a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.92 megapixel. That’s about average.

The camera’s display is articulated, a plus for selfies and other challenging situations.

The PowerShot G1 X does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

Type LCD
Size 75.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 0.92 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

PowerShot G1 X video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Video parameters:

Max. resolution 1920 x 1080 pixel
…with frame rates 25 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

Built-in wireless connectivity is not available with the Canon. You will need appropriate accessories to wirelessly transfer images between camera and smartphone.

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 works with a NB-10L LiIon battery. The battery lifetime is an average 250 shots. That’s on the lower side of things for a full day, consider a spare battery for the PowerShot G1 X.

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’s battery battery parameters:

Type NB-10L LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 250 photos
Size

The Canon PowerShot G1 X’s dimensions are 116.9 x 81 x 65.1mm³. (4.6″ x 3.2″ x 2.6″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is a reasonable 540 grams (17.4 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the PowerShot G1 X:

Dimensions Comparison

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.

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