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Published: 2012-04-12, Author: Dan , review by: pdnonline.com
Excellent overall image quality, surprisingly low noise results without significant loss of detail up to ISO 6400, very nice 3inch, variangle LCD, superb 1080p HD recording with stereo sound, chunky but still portable camera build, better popup flash
Slow startup to first shot speed, slow shottoshot speed, ISO dial removed to make room for popup flash, expensive
Photographers had been hoping that Canon would come out with a compact camera with a DSLR-size sensor for the last few years and while the G1 X isn't exactly that camera—its CMOS chip is just a smidge smaller than APS-C—it's very close. Even better, that ...
Large sensor produces excellent images. Solid construction. Nice manual controls have a satisfying feel. Very little noise, even at higher ISOs
Slow, fixed lens. Viewfinder is close to worthless. Battery life isn't great. Difficult to justify the 0 price tag for the subpar fixed lens when multilens cameras are available for under ,000
Abstract: The Canon G1 X is the biggest compact digital camera ever from Canon. It's bigger because it uses the largest sensor ever crammed into a compact digital camera by Canon, a healthy 14 x 18.7mm (1.85x ) CMOS chip. The has...
Excellent photo quality, with low noise until highest ISOs, Solid build quality, with lots of dials and direct buttons, Optical image stabilization, Super high resolution 3inch rotating LCD display, Optical viewfinder is always a nice touch, Full manual controls, including RAW support, Smart Auto mode picks a scene mode (and the proper IS setting) for you, Tons of scene modes and Creative Filters
Expensive, Likes to clip highlights (hint: use DR correction), Lens on the slow side at telephoto end, AF performance needs improvement, Long minimum focus distances mean frequent switching between normal and macro AF when subjects are close, Design annoyances: bulky body, lens visible through viewfinder, can't access memory card slot when using tripod, Movies are a bit choppy due to 24 fps frame
Conclusion The PowerShot G1 X is Canon's flagship compact digital camera, and in most respects, it earns that title. For those looking for a compact camera which can rival that of a D-SLR or interchangeable lens camera, look no further. That said, the...
Quality: very, very good. The auto exposure system works well in dealing with wide ranges of brightness, as can be seen in the above beachside shots. Note: there is detail even in the foreground figures, while still delivering information in the surf back...
Abstract: This is true as well for the laws of physics as they apply to camera design. As photographers we all want small size and light weight, but want this to be combined with high image quality, long zoom range and wide apertures. Why shouldn't we? But, the art of the compromise is needed when companies actually sit down to design new cameras...
Superb image quality. Essentially matches 18 Mpixel APS-C DSLRs, Great quality 3in / 920k fully articulated screen, Flash hotshoe and lots of physical controls, Built-in lens with useful general-purpose range and built-in ND filter.
Relatively large and heavy body compared to PowerShots and rival CSCs, Fixed lens with terrible macro and modest shallow DOF effects, Slow continuous shooting and average handling speed, No manual control over movies nor external microphone input.
The Canon PowerShot G1 X is very much a camera of two personalities. On the happy side is superb image quality which matches - and in some cases slightly exceeds - what you can expect from Canon's 18 Megapixel EOS DSLRs, but in a much more portable bo...
Excellent images, video, Very good at high ISO, Manual controls
Costs as much as a DSLR, Slow AF acquisition, Only 77% VF coverage
When Canon chose to include a large, almost DSLR-like sensor in the latest flagship point-and-shoot and then combined that with a relatively modest resolution and latest generation processing technology, the writing was on the wall for ISO performance a...
Published: 2012-02-21, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Abstract: Canon's new flagship G-series model takes aim at ILCsWhat's Hot: Extremely high image quality. What's Not: Doesn't focus at very close distances. Who it's For: Shooters who don't want swappable lenses, but want high-quality images.Canon's G-series has lon...
Superb image quality and shallow depth of field possibilities, excellent sharpness, impressive high ISO performance, Raw capture, variangle LCD
Poor closefocus, offset parallax and limited field of view optical viewfinder, significant price, soso battery life, autofocus system less capable than some competitors
The Canon G1 X's sensor is the star of the show. The images this camera can produce are exceptional, easily of a DSLR quality - and it's not often that's said. But in use there are issues. The hefty price tag ought to bring a better, more advanced auto...
