The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Digital Camera is an advanced compact camera featuring a 12.8MP High-Sensitivity 1.5" CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 6 image processor to produce high-resolution still imagery and full HD 1080p video with notable low-light
quality and sensitivity to ISO 12800. The sensor and processor work together to form the Canon HS SYSTEM, which helps to improve the image quality of dimly-lit shots by reducing noise and enhancing the overall clarity. Additionally, the processor offers a
range of speed-related assets throughout the camera, including a maximum full resolution continuous shooting rate of 5.2 fps for up an SDHC/SDXC UHS-I memory card's capacity as well as a High Speed AF system for maintained sharpness in a variety of shooting
conditions.
The built-in Canon 5x optical zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 24-120mm, covering wide-angle to telephoto length perspectives. A maximum aperture of f/2-3.9 contributes to working in low lighting and, when coupled with the 9-blade
diaphragm, helps to isolate subject matter and realize a pleasing out-of-focus quality in shallow depth of field images. Benefitting this lens' coverage is an Optical Image Stabilizer system, which helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake to suit working
with longer shutter speeds and greater focal lengths.
The compact camera design integrates a number of design elements that complement an overall intuitive handling scheme, including a 3.0" 1,040k-dot capacitive touchscreen LCD that features a tilting design to benefit working from high and low angles. A redeveloped
lens design also increases shooting efficiency through its incorporation of Dual Control Rings, which support a range of customizable settings and mimic the operation of a traditional SLR lens, including full-time manual focusing abilities, for greater familiarity
during shooting.
Complementing the imaging and handling traits of the camera is built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, which allows for the instant sharing of photos and videos to linked mobile devices, home computers, or directly to select social networking sites. Connection is further
simplified through the implementation of NFC technology to streamline the sharing process. Once linked, mobile devices can also be used to control and release the camera's shutter.
Imaging | |
Pixels | Actual: 15 Megapixel |
Effective: 12.8 Megapixel | |
Sensor | 1.5" (18.7 x 12.5 mm) CMOS |
Bit Depth | 14-bit |
File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW |
Movies: MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 | |
Audio: AAC LC | |
Max Resolution | 4352 x 2904 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 4:5, 16:9 |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Optics | |
Lens | 14 elements in 11 groups |
EFL: 12.5-62.5 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-120 mm) | |
Aperture: f/2 (W) - 3.9 (T) | |
Zoom | Optical: 5x |
Digital: 4x | |
Focus Range | Wide: 1.97" (5 cm) - Infinity |
Telephoto: 1.31' (40 cm) - Infinity | |
Wide Macro: 1.97" (5 cm) - 1.64' (50 cm) | |
Quick: 4.92' (1.5 m) - 65.62' (20 m) | |
Exposure Control | |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100-12800 |
Shutter | 1 - 1/4000 sec |
15 - 1/4000 sec in Shutter Priority Mode | |
60 - 1/4000 sec in Manual Mode | |
Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, C1, C2, Creative Filters, Creative Shot, Custom, Hybrid Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, SCN, Scene Modes, Shutter Priority |
Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | |
Shooting Modes | Auto |
Background Defocus | |
Face Self-Timer | |
Fireworks | |
Fish-Eye Effect | |
HDR | |
Handheld Night Scene | |
Miniature Effect | |
Monochrome | |
Natural | |
Nostalgic | |
Portrait | |
Poster Effect | |
Retro | |
Smart Shutter | |
Smile | |
Snow | |
Soft Focus | |
Special | |
Standard | |
Star | |
Star Nightscape | |
Star Portrait | |
Star Time-Lapse Movie | |
Star Trails | |
Super Vivid | |
Toy Camera Effect | |
Underwater | |
Wink Self-Timer | |
iFrame Movie | |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Multi-Area White Balance, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater |
Burst Rate | Up to 5.2 fps at 12.8 MP |
Up to 3.1 fps at 12.8 MP | |
Up to 3.0 fps at 12.8 MP | |
Self Timer | 10 Sec, 2 Sec |
Remote Control | RS60-E3 (Optional) |
Flash | |
Flash Modes | Auto |
Flash On | |
Off | |
Slow Sync | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Maximum Effective Flash Range | Wide: 1.64 - 22.31' (0.5 - 6.8 m) |
Telephoto: 4.59 - 11.48' (1.4 - 3.5 m) | |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Memory | |
Memory Card Type | SD |
SDHC | |
SDXC | |
Recording | |
Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080: 30 fps, 15 fps |
1280 x 720: 30 fps, 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps | |
640 x 480: 30 fps, 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps | |
Video | |
Audio Recording | Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo |
Viewfinder/Display | |
Screen | 3.0" LCD Rear Touch Screen Tilt (1,040,000 pixels) |
Screen Coverage | 100% |
Connectivity/System Requirements | |
Connectivity | HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0 |
Wi-Fi | Yes built-in |