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.
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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
The G1 X MkII is a solid-feeling premium compact that offers an excellent standard of image quality. With improvements in many of the areas that the G1 X was criticised for, Canon has produced a camera that can now hold its own in most shooting situations...
Abstract: The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a little heavier than either the Leica or the Fuji and, although it's being advertised as a compact, it's no slim little thing. But it does do stuff neither of my regular cameras can. For example, while I love their fix...
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Published: 2014-08-21, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
As we can see with the evidence we have gained, the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II offers very good image quality in all situations. Moreover, knowing how to use the wide range of shooting modes offered by this new Canon compact camera, we can not only depl...
Published: 2014-06-27, Author: Lori , review by: CNET.co.uk
With a couple of exceptions, the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is very well designed with a functional shooting layout
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
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has some solid capabilities and a standout lens, but the overall experience just doesn't live up to its price....
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Published: 2014-06-19, Author: Sam , review by: stuff.tv
Large sensor, Fast f/2.0 maximum aperture, Tilting touchscreen
No viewfinder, Limited video options
Canon G1 X Mark II verdict Open Gallery Just like its predecessor, the Canon G1 X Mk II is one of the most powerful compact cameras on the planet. It's true that it's pretty hefty, that the zoom range is still fairly limited and that the video i...
At the beginning of this review I questioned whether the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a better camera than the G1 X, and Im glad to report it is. A lot of this comes down to its improved optics, but its not as revolutionary as one might expect. Batte...
At the beginning of this review I questioned whether the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a better camera than the G1 X, and Im glad to report it is. A lot of this comes down to its improved optics, but its not as revolutionary as one might expect. Batte...
Published: 2014-05-05, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
DSLR quality images, sturdy build, great new lens, physical lens control rings, autofocus speed and macro focus improvements, considerable customisation
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
Faster, leaner, meaner: the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II represents a considerable overhaul to the series. It's an entirely different beast compared to its predecessor and we salute it for that. But if you want premium image quality then you'll hav...
