Testseek.co.uk have collected 135 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot G1 X and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot G1 X.
February 2012
(79%)
135 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
149 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Picture quality up to 3200 ISO
Swivel LCD
Goodquality 4x zoom lens
Burst mode 5.4 fps for 6 frames
RAW mode (14 bits)
Cracking image quality
14 bit raw images
Sturdy build
Simple assembly
Ideal for location and studio use
Well constructed yet lightweight
Image quality
Hardware features
Build quality
Customisable
Classleading image quality for an advanced compact
Abstract: This new compact (but not overly so) Canon reminds me of the little Land Rover Freelander, in that it's tough and businesslike without being a Range Rover – which in camera terms would be one of the big, professional top-of-range Canon EOS models. The sem...
Abstract: This is a PowerShot but looking at it quickly you may consider it is DSLR unit as it is larger than the recent PowerShot offerings not in the battery area as it has a solid battery but all round as it is a chunky looking item....
The G1 X is a really nice point-and-shoot camera that will probably find an audience among some SLR owners who'd like a lighter, grab-and-go camera and don't mind paying the extra to go one step up the ladder from the PowerShot G 12, the PowerShot S100...
The Canon PowerShot G1 X is the most capable pocket camera you can buy right now. The degree to which you can customise its menus and hardware functions, the speedy access it gives you to the most common shooting options and the quality of its output m...
Abstract: At a time when most of the camera-making world is busy building compacts with interchangeable lenses, Canon is bucking the trend with the all-in-one Canon PowerShot G1X and its 14.3MP CMOS sensor. ...
While it is still unknown whether Canon will enter the compact system camera market, for now the PowerShot G1 X fills this gap in the companys range. The large sensor performs extremely well, and it is enough to rival many CSCs.With a 28-112mm equivalent...
Simple assembly, Ideal for location and studio use, Well constructed yet lightweight
Further accessories likely to be needed, Pricey, Can be awkward if holding for extended periods of time
Whether you're looking for an everyday workhorse that provides complete manual control over settings or you want a more portable back-up for your current DSLR, the Canon G1 X delivers a pleasurable handling experience and is capable of producing superb r...
Cracking image quality, 14 bit raw images, sturdy build
Small viewfinder, can't shoot subjects close to lens, focus could be faster, it's rather big
Make no bones about it: the G1 X produces DSLR-like image quality. However close-focusing isn’t possible, the autofocus system feels too basic and the viewfinder is naff. If image quality is all that matters then look no further, but as a complete syst...
Published: 2012-02-17, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
It offers solid performance, but the G1 X is largely matched by smaller, cheaper options.Rarely do we see such an expensive, specialized camera make its way to the fixed-lens market. At $800, the Canon PowerShot G1 X should appeal exclusively to intermedi...
