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February 2012
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135 Reviews
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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
Published: 2012-02-21, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Abstract: Canon's new flagship G-series model takes aim at ILCsWhat's Hot: Extremely high image quality. What's Not: Doesn't focus at very close distances. Who it's For: Shooters who don't want swappable lenses, but want high-quality images.Canon's G-series has lon...
Superb image quality and shallow depth of field possibilities, excellent sharpness, impressive high ISO performance, Raw capture, variangle LCD
Poor closefocus, offset parallax and limited field of view optical viewfinder, significant price, soso battery life, autofocus system less capable than some competitors
The Canon G1 X's sensor is the star of the show. The images this camera can produce are exceptional, easily of a DSLR quality - and it's not often that's said. But in use there are issues. The hefty price tag ought to bring a better, more advanced auto...
The Canon Powershot G1 X is a very difficult camera to pigeon-hole. Compared to other premium compact cameras, it's much bigger and heavier but has a much larger image sensor that delivers better images with more depth of field. Compared to a compact ...
Published: 2012-02-09, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Large image sensor. Sharp lens. Good high ISO performance.
Expensive. Limited macro capability. Small optical viewfinder. Slow lens. 1080p video is limited to 24 frames per second
The Canon G1 X is a compact camera with a big sensor and a fixed zoom lens. At $800, it's a tough sell, as you can get an equally-capable compact camera, D-SLR, or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera for less money....
Abstract: I intend to complete a full Canon PowerShot G1 X review in the future - taking an especially close look at the image quality this large-sensored, pro-grade point and shoot camera can deliver. ...
Excellent image quality, Low image noise, Good image sharpness, Good colors with tweak, Great WB in brightlight, Quick shutterlag, Builtin 3step ND filter, Intuitive interface, Durable build quality, Neocamera, Photography Blog
Generally sluggish AF, Glacial AF in lowlight, Some overexposure, Bluish cast in lowlight, Slow shottoshot speed, 1s video record delay, Low batterylife, No AEB in M mode, Optical tunnel viewfinder partly obstructed by lens, DC Resource, Trusted Reviews
The Canon Powershot G1 X is the first G-series to use a large sensor, somewhere between a 4/3 sensor and an APS-C one. The 14 MP one fitted in the Canon G1 X gives superb image quality, making it produce the best image quality among fixed-lens cameras. No...
Abstract: Another new camera announced today comes from Canon – the Powershot G1X. This camera too comes with a larger CMOS sensor – however unlike many other cameras with larger sensors is an all in one camera with no interchangeable lenses. Canon are billing ...
Abstract: Image quality is often associated with interchangeable lenses, but the truth is that these two options are not necessarily linked. Canon has realized that many photographers do want DSLR-like image quality, but in a compact camera style body with an e...
Abstract: Canon PowerShot G1 X Hands-on Preview January 2012 | Richard Butler and Andy Westlake Anyone watching the emergence of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras will have spent much of the last year patiently waiting for Canon and Nikon to show their ha...
