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These cameras may be a bit too big to fit in your pocket but most are compact enough to be considered appealing alternatives to heavier, bulkier, interchangeable lens camera systems...
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Quick TakeProsImage quality is outstanding most of the timeTerrific camera for portrait or product photographyAllows recording in JPEG or RAWCamera works quickly most of the timeFast f/2.0 lensSolidly built cameraTiltable LCD works well for use with a tri...
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digitalcameraworld.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23
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Canon G1X II review: Canon's new premium compact camera is a triumphant return to form. Find out why in our testing team's new Canon G1X II review video.The premium compact camera market used to be pretty much owned by Canon. The much-lauded G series was...
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It's a tough time for a camera company to sell anyone a point-and-shoot camera, let alone one for $799. Smartphones are stealing away the low end and affordable mirrorless cameras are eating away at the high end.Canon , a company that still makes its brea...

Great image quality with accurate colors, Sharp screen that flips up 180-degrees, Excellent touchscreen sensitivity with multitouch...

Too big and heavy, Unreliable autofocusing, Barebones smartphone app...

The G1 X Mark II improves on the image quality and autofocus speed of its predecessor and adds in modern necessities such as a touchscreen, NFC and Wi-Fi, but Canon forgot to use its talents to reduce the camera's size, weight and price...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23
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Canon's G series of compacts has long been the first port of call for many photographers who are happy with a compact camera but want to start taking their photography a touch more seriously.Models such as the G11 and G12 developed near cult status, ga...

Strong image quality; Solid build; Addition of handgrip welcome; Wifi and NFC functionality...

Removal of viewfinder will disappoint some; High list price...

If you're looking at the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II as a direct comparison to its predecessor, there's certainly no denying the fact that it's a marked improvement.Not only is the image processing improved, but the new lens means that issues with foc...
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One of the most exciting cameras that debuted in 2012 was Canon's PowerShot G1 X . It featured a 1.5" sensor (which is only 20% smaller than APS-C), 28-112mm lens (albeit a moderately slow one), fully articulating LCD, and optical viewfinder (a rarity at...

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...
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The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a new premium compact camera with a large CMOS image sensor and a fast lens. The metal-bodied G1 X Mark II has a 1.5-type multi-aspect sensor, a 5x f/2.0-3.9 lens zoom lens, full manual controls, shooting mode dial, 3-i...

The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a smaller, lighter and more full-featured update of the original G1 X camera that we enthusiastically reviewed way back in February 2012, with the faster, longer lens, improved AF system, wi-fi/NFC connectivity and dua...
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The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II ($799.99) is a camera that doesn't fit snugly into any specific category, which makes it interesting, if a bit difficult to evaluate. Its 1.5-inch image sensor is larger than you'll find in a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless c...

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...
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Unlike its predecessor, the G1 X Mark II doesn't follow the styling of the regular G-Series of camera. Instead it more closely resembles the company's EOS-M mirrorless camera, with some of the G-Series' direct controls grafted onto it. The lens looks a lo...

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...
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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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For the G1X Mark II, Canon has sensibly kept what was good about the original camera - the image quality - and changed pretty much everything else, in theory addressing most of the complaints. Inside there's what appears to be the same 1.5in sensor, rough...

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A full Canon EOS Rebel T4i / 650D review is planned...
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The PowerShot series from Canon were usually marketed as Superzoom cameras, but the release of the G1 X made it clear that Canon wants to offer a decent camera without having to carry around huge camera bodies and yet offer a good image that can be at par...

Excellent build quality, Straightforward controls...

Can be slow at times, Grip is too small, Images aren't as sharp as we expected...

For about 3,799 AED, Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II delivers an above average image quality along with a plethora of features and functions. But for its price, we were expecting more from its performance...
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Last update: April 28, 2017The enthusiast compact market has exploded over the last couple of years, with several manufacturers offering a product with 1"-type sensors. Most of these cameras are small (and sometimes pocketable) and feature fast (but short...

Google is holding a competition that could see your Pixel photos gracing millions of screens. Nikon's 100th birthday party continues worldwide as a distributor in Italy organized a one-of-a-kind feat: assembling the world's largest 'human camera' from ov...
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While most of the cameras in this category fall within the relatively narrow $500-$800 range (with a few exceptions), products in this roundup vary quite a bit in terms of sensor size, number and type of control points, zoom range, video capabilities and...
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When applied to humans, the word “character” has two distinct meanings, an oddball or eccentric as in “Fred is a real character” or a morally upstanding person, as in “Charlie is a man of unimpeachable character.” When it comes to machines created by huma...
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Canon has completely revamped their large sensor G1X compact. Read on to find out if this is enough to compete with rival offerings.Announced in February 2014, the G1X II is a significant revision of the G1X from early 2012. Like its predecessor the G1X I...

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...
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When we first had the chance to play with the Canon G1x Mk II back around CES 2014, we were quite impressed with the specs and the build quality. Its previous version, however, had both high ISO problems and autofocusing issues–which plagued the otherwise...

Great color rendition and overall image quality, Nice feel in the hands, Very lightweight and simple to carry around...

We wish that the autofocus were a bit faster and more accurate, Wifi implementation is a bit clunky...
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