Canon G1 X

Canon G1 X is Canon's Large Sensor Compact camera initially introduced on March of 2012. The camera comes with a 14MP, CMOS 1.5" sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 4352 x 3264.

Canon launched the newer Canon G1 X II (Read Full Comparison) to upgrade this camera.

The G1 X is placed #48 out of 65 in Large Sensor Compact cameras and all-around #372 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. You can try our Smart camera finder to get camera listings based on your personalized factors.

Here is a chart of different criteria used in the scoring system.

The Canon G1 X comes with a history of related cameras. Down below, you can view all past and newer models along with main specifications.

You can check the G1 X from several angles in the gallery here.

Below is a list of positives and negatives of the Canon G1 X based on things which are generally seen as crucial in a camera.

The Canon G1 X houses the Digic 5 processor. The sensor specification on the Canon G1 X is 18.7mm x 14mm (1.5"). The 262 mm² sensor can resolve 4352 x 3264 pixels and aspect ratios of 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera includes Image Stabilization (Optical). Sensor stabilization is more effective than digital stabilization since the latter can easily produce cropping.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 14 megapixels and gives a native ISO range of 100 to 12800. RAW files are saved so you have wider room to maneuver in post.

The picture underneath shows the G1 X's sensor dimensions when compared to other common sizes. The G1 X sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.9 and is shown in green.

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To get an idea of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Canon G1 X weighs about 1.18 pounds (534 grams / 18.84 oz) and the volume of the camera is 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6"). The weight of general Large Sensor Compact camera is 396 grams and the Canon G1 X is weightier in comparison with various rivals.

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Here is a shot of the Canon G1 X with a softdrink to help you to have a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will highlight the button arrangement on the G1 X.

The G1 X has an inbuilt lens and it has a focal range of 28-112mm making it a 4.0 x zoom which won't be very good nevertheless it can be handy in some cases.

At the widest 28mm, it offers an aperture of f2.8 which is really slow and not very good in low light occasions and you will find it difficult to capture a shallow depth of field. You could also have to up the ISO setting which results in noisy files. At the tele end, 112mm comes at f5.8 making it very sluggish and you may need to use slow shutter speeds.

The G1 X has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras with NFC and Bluetooth connectivity are able to be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You will be able to copy photos and usually change settings with no need to connect straight to the camera.

Several applications even provide a Liveview and press the shutter if you aren't close to the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI out, it can easily be hooked up to an external monitor. Most cameras enable you to charge the battery through the USB socket.

The highest video quality on the Canon G1 X is 1920 x 1080 and it can shoot in H.264 format. 1080p quality gives a great balance in quality vs file sizes but FULL HD won't leave you with much room to crop. The camera doesn't include a mic and headphone port so you have got little control over your audio. It is probably a better idea to look at an alternative model in case you need better audio in your video clips.

There is no weather proofing on the Canon G1 X so you need to be cautious in wet and dusty conditions.

The Canon G1 X comes with a 3 inch fully articulated display supporting a resolution of 920 thousand dots.

It features a selfie friendly display to shoot self portraits as well as group photos if needed. Please note that the display screen offers no touch support.

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The ViewFinder specifications regarding Canon G1 X are as follows:

• ViewFinder Optical (tunnel)

Viewfinders are very useful in sunny outdoor conditions which can make the camera display washed out and hard to view.

Canon G1 X continuous shooting rate is 2.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Canon G1 X includes both integrated flash and also external flash ability.

Canon G1 X includes just Contrast Detect Autofocus and does not have Phase Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more quicker & precise in comparison with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera comes with Face detect which can be useful for portraits.

The AF system comes with 9 focus points to choose from. It also boasts Tracking Autofocus for objects on the move. Canon G1 X has the ability to use manual focus when required in low light or you need to have more precise focus control.

The battery power (NB-10L) on the Canon G1 X is fashioned to last for 250 shots as per the CIPA measurements which is lesser compared with its competition. The typical Large Sensor Compact camera battery life is 301. Leica X-U comes with the highest (450) battery life in this class of cameras.

Following is a listing of Large Sensor Compact cameras which have the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Leica X-U
G1 X vs X-U450 yesnono

Leica X Vario
G1 X vs X Vario450 yesnono

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Leica X2
G1 X vs X2450 yesnono

Fujifilm X100V
G1 X vs Fujifilm X100V420 yesnoyes

Fujifilm X100F
G1 X vs Fujifilm X100F390 yesnono

The following illustration presents a summation of the Canon G1 X for different styles of photography. To look at more, browse to the specific section underneath.

The Canon G1 X has a score of 71 which is nice, and means the camera is a good fit for portrait photography. Taking portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor dimension, RAW support plus the potential to utilize external lighting.

With a very good points tally of 72, the Canon G1 X is a good fit to buy for street photography. A good street photography camera comes with a good balance of picture quality and portability.

A modest sports photography rating of 54 indicates the Canon G1 X is reasonably suited for shooting sports. A camera should have very good tracking plus shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is pretty important in getting a travel camera. All round, the Canon G1 X gets a average 60 for a travelling camera which makes it relatively suitable to take with you on your travels.

In case you're planning to buy a digital camera for landscape photos, the most vital factor will no doubt be image quality. The Canon G1 X and it's reasonable score of 60 as a landscape camera is reasonably adequate in the current marketplace.

A camera for vlogging really should posses a articulating display screen, mic input and preferably IBIS. Taking all things in to account, the Canon G1 X is a respectable option for vlogging as it delivers a above average score of 65.

If you are searching for alternatives to the G1 X, below is a selection of the highest rated cameras which fall within the family of Large Sensor Compact.

The line chart just below offers you a bird's eye view of the G1 X compared to it's highest scoring competitors mentioned above.

Following are additional cameras you might regard as alternatives. To read through a thorough comparison, go to the "compare" link.