Canon G1X Mark II, a 1.5" sensor RX10 competitor

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Specs:

Large 1.5-type Canon CMOS sensor
12.8 Megapixel images (3:2) and multi-aspect shooting
Fast f/2 aperture and a max ISO 12,800
Ultra-wide 24mm, 5x zoom lens
DIGIC 6 processing and Intelligent IS
31-point AiAF and MF Peaking
Dual Control Rings and touch-screen operation
Wi-Fi with remote shooting and Image Sync
Optional electronic viewfinder
14-bit RAW
$799 price

The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II raises performance and quality to new heights in a compact, brilliant design. Featuring a huge, 1.5-inch 12.8 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, a powerful DIGIC 6 Image Processor and an all-new 5x wide-angle optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer and a circular, 9-blade aperture for stunning blurred backgrounds, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II delivers the outstanding image quality you would expect with a digital SLR camera but in a portable, Wi-Fi and NFC enabled package.

Canon 1.5-inch, 12.8 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
Almost as large as the APS-C CMOS sensor found in many EOS digital SLRs, and bigger than those found in 4/3 system cameras, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II's sensor sets the standard for sensitivity and resolving power in compact cameras. Each cell area is 4.5x the size of those found in 1/1.7 type sensors and is thus able to capture more light at the pixel level. This means better detail, even at higher ISOs, with minimal noise and distortion and, thanks to the sensor's wide cell pitch, breathtaking dynamic range. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera natively captures images in the 3:2 aspect ratio, which is the same as Canon EOS SLR cameras. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II also features a new Aspect Ratio function, enabling RAW image capturein both 3:2 and 4:3 aspect ratios while maintaining the same angle of view.

Previews:

Available at:

Compact itself - http://www.adorama.com/ICAG1XM2.html
EVF - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1030434-REG/canon_9555b001_evf_dc1_electronic_viewfinder_for.html

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Aria

WOW! I didn't see that coming from Canon. Looks real interesting. I like that it's only 12.8 Mpix. Don't know why more companies don't go that route at this point. It's clear that packing more and more pixels isn't really necessary and hurts the DR.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

It's clear that packing more and more pixels isn't really necessary and hurts the DR

It is not true. If you look photos is same resolution DR is usually same.

http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/camera-usage/general-camera-usage-faq#more-megapixels-is-worse-isn-t

IronFilm

damn, that thing looks HUGE! Would be way bigger than a GM1. Though it does look interesting. Who knows, maybe in years to come I might pick it up cheap on a sale :-P

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Burgo

@IronFilm. Yes it looks bigger than a GM1, however the Canon also sports a bigger sensor than the GM1! Canon's 1,5" Sensorsize is between Micro Four Thirds and APS-C shttp://cameraimagesensor.com/size/#89,53,15,a

Looks like a very interesting camera indeed

Vitaliy_Kiselev

kurth

Why would someone buy this over an a6000, or gm1, for instance ? It's amazing that canon has rested this long on it's past laurels. If it wasn't for ML, it would be even more embarrassing ! Truly, it seems only panasonic is willing to exploit their cameras potential to the fullest.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@kurth

May be because lens is good with 9 aperture blades? Sensor is bigger than m43?
Plenty of reasons.

oscillian

Great focal length! Too bad the video is only 30p. http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/canon-g1x-ii/canon-g1x-iiDAT.HTM

So far I'm sticking to my RX100 mk1 and hopes Sony gives the mk3 as good 1080 video as the RX10/AX100 and a faster lens.

Any one knows if the Magic Lantern crew have tried to improve on these Canon models?

kurth

@Vitaliy

Its the same price as a6000w/lens w/o evf. And canon wants 300 for the evf ! The sensor difference is minimal between 1.5" and m43. The lens specs are nice . It'll be a tourist walkaround camera champ...or photojournalist who want to look like tourist ! At this late date...it should have had 60p at least.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@kurth

It is always good to understand that your opinion is your opinion. And plenty of different people with different needs exist.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

http://cweb.canon.jp/camera/dcam/lineup/powershot/g1xmk2/image-sample.html

kurth

It is always good to understand that your opinion is your opinion. And plenty of different people with different needs exist.

I thought that was implicit in my post by mentioning "tourist walkaround camera champ". Yet in comparison to it's price competition, it appears to be lacking in the feature set category. Do I need to state " that's just imho ! Also, do you really think this camera...and I'm talking in video terms, is competition for the rx10 ?

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Story of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II Development

http://www.brochures.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Cameras/Digital_Compact/Story_of_the_PowerShot_G1_X_Mark_II_Development

Vitaliy_Kiselev

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/canon-powershot-g1-x-mark-ii-hands-on-preview-24185

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Canon Powershot G1 X Mark II will start shipping at May 9th.

BlackLegSanji

Depending on how soon the lens get to f3.9 the increased low light performance from a larger sensor will be offset by the constant f2.8 lens of the RX10.