Testseek.co.uk have collected 138 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 2 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 2.
May 2014
(78%)
138 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
38 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
780100138
The editors liked
Small size
Large sensor
Touchscreen
Built
In Wi
Fi
With a couple of exceptions
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is very well designed with a functional shooting layout
Fast f/2.0 maximum aperture
Tilting touchscreen
Great picture quality up to 3200 ISO
Clearly designed interface
Good touchscreen
Two customisable settings rings on the lens barrel
WiFi and NFC
Creative Shot function is a nice extra that's fun to use
Solid aluminium build
Larger than average sensor
Tilting touch LCD
DSLR quality images
Sturdy build
Great new lens
Physical lens control rings
Autofocus speed and macro focus improvements
Considerable customisation
Excellent stills
Quality videos
Much improved performance
Very solid feel
The editors didn't like
High price
No viewfinder
The camera is relatively slow and given the price
The photo quality should be better. Also
The grip isn't big enough to maintain a solid hold
Limited video options
Heavy and not particularly compact
Especially when switched on
Screen's tilt mechanism seems fragile
Quite a few annoying flaws with design and handling
Slow to switch between EVF and LCD
Slow to start up and save photos
Sharpness levels only look e
Bulkier than rivals
Quite pricey
Viewfinder costs extra
Super expensive
Now no viewfinder for the price
Autofocus not ample for professional continuous AF
Some controls seem fussy
A bit chunky
Widest aperture no good for macro wide-angle shots
Published: 2014-04-21, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Big 1.5-inch image sensor. Wide-aperture 5x zoom lens. Tilting touch-screen display. Quick focus. Excellent manual focus mode with peaking. Creative Shot mode. Raw capture. Add-on EVF available. Wi-Fi-enabled.
Expensive. Soft-focus halo effect when shooting macro images at f/2. Inconsistent autofocus accuracy. Edges never sharpen, even at narrow apertures. Lacks mic input port. Not pocket friendly. Heavy
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II fixes just about every fault of the original G1 X, but it's got some stiff competition for your dollar....
Published: 2014-04-16, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Very good photo quality, Fast lens with good focal range, capable of very shallow depth-of-field, Solid build quality, with two grips to choose from, Three dial operation: two 'clicky', one smooth, 3-inch tilting LCD flips up 180 degrees for self-portrait
Considerable shadow noise in Raw, Abrupt highlight clipping, Program line's tendency to use wide apertures can lead to unintentional background blur, Inner lens ring can be frustratingly unresponsive, AF system can struggle in low contrast / low light sit
The PowerShot G1 X Mark II is an enthusiast compact whose fast lens and large sensor allow it to produce impressive photos in both bright and low light. Its well-built body offers three dials, and numerous controls can be customized. That said, there are...
Published: 2014-04-15, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
At first sight, the sensor performance of the G1X II doesn't look particularly exciting with relatively low scores for color, DR and low light but a more careful look at the performance reveals that the G1X II is in fact a strong performer at high ISOs.Wh...
Nikon's 28mm F1.4E ED appears to roundly complete the company's updated lineup of fast, professional prime lenses. We've already seen some initial images from a Nikon ambassador, but we've worked through a gallery of our own, with a lens of our own over t...
Abstract: The maximum full-resolution burst rate is now 5.2 frames per second, up from 1.9 fps in the earlier camera. With autofocus, you'll still manage 3.0 fps, up from 0.7 fps in the original G1 X. Of course, these are manufacturer-supplied figures, but we're lo...
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Published: 2014-02-01, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
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The lack of a built-in viewfinder is always a deal-breaker for us and reviewing the PowerShot G1X Mark II reinforced our belief that any kind of viewfinder, no matter how basic, is better than none at all. An optional EVF is a poor solution, requiring the...
