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
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149 Reviews
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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
Good detail and resolution at low sensitivities, Excellent high ISO performance, very clean output with good detail, Compact dimensions for sensor size and lens range, Intuitive user interface with good number of external controls and customizability, Excellent build quality with metal body and comfortable rubber grips, Articulated screen useful for waist-level and high angle shooting, Very imp
Very slow continuous shooting for this class of camera, no control over parameters in High-Speed Burst scene mode, Comparatively slow AF, slowing down further in macro mode, Limited close focusing capabilities require frequent switches to macro focus mode, Built-in zoom lens is relatively slow, especially at the tele-end, Slightly steep tone curve in the highlights can lead to blown highlights
The G1 X is Canon's first, by many nervously anticipated, venture into large-sensor compact cameras and, without a doubt, a particularly interesting addition to the marketplace. The G1 X is a hard camera to categorise though - it combines excellent 'l...
Given the same money will buy the Samsung NX11 (with an ‘APS-C' size sensor), Sony NEX-C3 (likewise), Pentax Q (with a much smaller sensor) or the Olympus E-PL3 (with a Micro Four Thirds sensor), should the G1X really have interchangeable lenses? Given th...
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
Buying Guide Best compact camera Priced at £699 (RRP) in the UK and $799.99 in the US, the Canon PowerShot G1X costs more than some entry-level DSLRs, so Canon's really taking a gamble when it comes to estimating the level of appeal its unprecedented new ...
Excellent image quality, Comfortable to use with extensive manual controls
Not great for macros, Only 4x zoom
Canon's PowerShot G1X is a high-level performer. Its image quality in our tests was excellent, as was its overall performance. It's a camera that's well built, it features manual controls and it's comfortable to use for the most part. It's not ideal for m...
Published: 2012-03-22, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
Excellent price. The image quality is excellent in RAW and good in JPEG with two caveats (see below). The lens is superb and images are pinsharp at all focal lengths. The camera is responsive, although RAW files are slow to write.
Noise reduction in jpegs is unnecessarily aggressive. Best to shoot in RAW and process in the supplied software and turn noise reduction off. Auto white balance is not always reliable, with backlit skin tones tending to orange. There is no printed user ma
The world has been waiting to see Canon's entry into the compact system camera category and the G1X sort of is and isn't it. It is not a system camera — the lens is not interchangeable — but its large sensor in a smaller body means it is intended to be an...
Excellent image quality. Very good in-camera JPEG processing. Flip-out high-resolution LCD screen. Large, robust body
Lens stops down too quickly across telephoto range. Minimum focusing distance is useless for macro photography. Continuous shooting performance is not particularly quick
Offering a wide selection of features in a sturdy chassis, the PowerShot G1X delivers excellent photographic results thanks to its extra-large image sensor and processor. Users will need to be wary of its average performance, but otherwise will enjoy s...
Abstract: Canon's strategy is more cost-effective than the interchangeable-lens option, both for itself and for potential customers. Anyone who currently uses G-series PowerShot as a 'walk-around' camera will appreciate the G1X. The fact that its body is similar in...
Abstract: Having received one of the early production units of Canon's 14.3-megapixel PowerShot G1X we're now able to produce a full review of this exciting new camera, which is due for release in March. The G1X slots into the flagship position in Canon's G series ...
Abstract: NameDigital compact camera: Canon PowerShot G1XAt a glance:Huge sensor for a compact camera,Outstanding handling,Exceptional images ,Rugged buildSummary:As a compact solution for those who don't need or want interchangeable lenses, Canon's G1X has few pee...
Abstract: Offering some of the same functionality as prosumer DSLRs, Canon’s PowerShot G-series was recently forced to undergo a transformation of sorts. The result is the G1 x.A bit of history is in order. The past few years have seen new mirrorless cameras com...
