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Canon G1X Mark II, a 1.5" sensor RX10 competitor

imdjay — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:49:23 +0000

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

Official Canon G1 X topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:14:44 +0000

The PowerShot G1 X supports Full HD (1080p) movie capture instantly at 24fps, via a dedicated movie button. Taking advantage of the camera's large CMOS sensor, users can experience high quality movies, even in low light conditions, with the shallow depth of field associated with a larger sensor. Additionally, the 4x optical zoom can be used whilst filming, offering versatility, while stereo sound is also captured.

The bright, high-resolution, 920k dot LCD provides a sharp, detailed platform for image framing and review, while an optical viewfinder (OVF) with dioptre adjuster gives photographers the option to shoot according to their individual style. A newly-integrated manual pop-up flash provides the option to add additional light to a scene, and, using the hotshoe, external Canon Speedlite flashes can also be used.

HDR mode and ND filter

Sensor size - Four Thirds (18.7 x 14 mm) :-)
Effective pixels - 14.3 megapixels
Image ratio - 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Video - 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Weight (inc. batteries) - 390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)

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G1 X and video quality

EOSHD — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:44:56 +0000

DIGIC 5 is the image processor that will be in the 5D Mk III on on the first glimpse we have of it in the Canon G1X it is terrible http://www.eoshd.com/content/6841/canon-g1x-video-samples-digic-5-im-not-impressed

Barely any better at video or downscaling to 1080p than DIGIC 4.

What is going on here? Is DIGIC 5 a completely different chip in the G1X to what it will be like in the 650D, 5D Mk III? Unlikely I think. Could it be due to a slow sensor in the G1X and line skipping? Unlikely again.

It all seems to point to crippling.