Canon G1 X vs Canon G1 X II
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Canon G1 X vs Canon G1 X II Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
- Launched March 2012
- Updated by Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
- 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Replaced the Canon G1 X
- Later Model is Canon G1 X III
Canon G1 X vs Canon G1 X II Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G1 X and Canon G1 X II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the G1 X II (13MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1.5").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G1 X was introduced 22 months earlier than the G1 X II making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G1 X grades against the G1 X II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G1 X vs Canon G1 X II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery & Canon G1 X II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Canon G1 X II
G1 X | G1 X II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Canon G1 X
G1 X II | G1 X | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | March 2012 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G1 X and Canon G1 X II
G1 X | G1 X II | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Canon G1 X vs Canon G1 X II Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X has got physical measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Canon G1 X II has dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs).
Compare the Canon G1 X and Canon G1 X II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G1 X against the G1 X II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and G1 X II is 75 and 76 respectively.
Canon G1 X vs Canon G1 X II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and G1 X II.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon G1 X to deliver more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older G1 X is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon G1 X vs Canon G1 X II Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-03-29 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1.5" | 1.5" |
Sensor measurements | 18.7 x 14mm | 18.7 x 14mm |
Sensor surface area | 261.8mm² | 261.8mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4160 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 31 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.0-3.9 |
Macro focusing range | 20cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.9 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II LCD | sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 534 gr (1.18 lbs) | 553 gr (1.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 60 | 58 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 644 | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NB-12L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $649 | $799 |