Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1 X

There were many formats in silver photography, although the need for standardization was obvious to avoid being dependent on a single film supplier. However, in the case of roll film, standardization mainly concerned only one side of the frame, corresponding to the width of the film, the second varied within very wide limits. Thus, for Type 120 film, devices with frame formats of 4.5×6, 6×6, 6×7, 6×9, 6×12, 6×17 cm were produced. For devices with interchangeable lenses, there was a need to unify formats is also associated with the ability to use lenses from different companies. However, the last argument ceased to be relevant with the advent of autofocus cameras, each of which acquired its own proprietary mount. For digital cameras with a built-in lens, there are even fewer arguments for standardizing matrix sizes; however, most cameras with non-replaceable lenses have matrices that differ in size by less than 2 times. The number of cameras with large matrices can be counted on your fingers. The appearance of a new format in this class is always interesting, since it is an opportunity to understand in practice what a change in format gives us, and to supplement with experimental points a certain hypothetical relationship between the size and capabilities of the camera.

Therefore, the most interesting thing about the camera in question is the matrix and software processing of the image recorded by it. The lens is fixed, with a focal length of 15.1-60.4 mm and a relative aperture of 1: 2.8-5.5, works with the matrix as a single system, for which the correction of aberrations can be divided between optics and electronics. Matrix size 18.7×14 mm. This is slightly larger than that of 4/3 cameras (17.3x13 mm), however, due to the strong distortion processing, their focal length multiplier is close and approximately equal to 2. For this camera, it also depends on the focal length. However, since 4/3 cameras also heavily process their images in software, the real multiplier for them will also depend on the lens used and its focal length. The declared matrix size is 14.3 megapixels. However, this only applies to raw images. At the minimum focal length, only approximately 12 megapixels are used to produce a JPEG. Let's compare JPEG images with the result of processing raw images in manufacturer-independent programs. Pictures recorded in JPEG were reverse converted to match the raw picture and combined in a graphics editor. The edge of the converted images was outlined with a red border.

As we can see, with a focal length of 15 mm, not the entire area of ​​the matrix is ​​used, and the optical axis of the lens is shifted relative to the center of the frame. This is true, but not as significant as it might seem from the above frame. Let's look at another example where a JPEG recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9 is superimposed on a raw image, and the area of ​​\u200b\u200bunexposed pixels is left visible during RAW processing.

From this example it can be seen that the lens is located almost in the center of the matrix, but its working area is shifted to the right and down. Processing is carried out as if the optical axis passes through the center of this particular area, which theoretically can create errors in the correction of chromatic aberrations and distortion. It's also disappointing that the 16:9 format uses less area than vignetting allows. In my opinion, it would make sense to use different areas depending on the aspect ratio being recorded.

At a focal length of 60 mm, almost the entire area of ​​the matrix is ​​used.

A large matrix, of course, reduces noise, but the main merit of a clean JPEG image lies with the electronics. Let's compare noise in JPEG and RAW.

ISO	JPEG	RAW (CR2)
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3200
6400
12800

Images in raw format were processed by DarkTable using the PPG algorithm, noise reduction and sharpening were disabled. To achieve camera-like noise reduction, you can use the Noise Reduction (Bilateral) module at near-maximum settings.

Although free converters do not yet have a special profile for this camera, they all cope with it successfully if, for example, in the UFRaw “Color Management” program menu you select “No profile”, and in the RawTherapee program on the “Color” tab in the “ ICM" select "Without profile".

At first glance, it seems that the camera can be controlled in a classic style, focusing on mechanical mode switches and using the optical viewfinder. However, this is not so: a similar shooting style is possible, but only after setting a number of functions through the menu. And don't neglect the screen. This camera has a very attractive look.

Canon PowerShot G1 X - a compact for the dedicated DSLR enthusiast

Sergey Verveyko

March 15, 2012

The new compact Canon PowerShot G1 X is hard to call just a compact. To begin with, it is not that small. It's larger and heavier than cameras like the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX5, Nikon Coolpix P7100, and Fujifilm X10. But it was the representatives of these lines that were the eternal competitors of the PowerShot G series compacts. But for the G1 X, the listed cameras can only be competitors with a stretch, because one of the main features of the new product is the sensor.

Firstly, for the first time in the PowerShot G series, a CMOS sensor is used, and secondly, this sensor is simply huge by compact standards - 18.7x14.0 mm, or 1.5″, and this is only 20% smaller than the matrix APS-C standard! The Fujifilm X10 came closest to these values ​​with an EXRCMOS matrix measuring 8.8x6.6 mm (2/3″), which is approximately four times smaller. But this is not the main thing. More importantly, the G1 X has a larger sensor than the Four Thirds system mirrorless cameras and, of course, than the Nikon CX, not to mention the Pentax Q. Impressive? But the price is also impressive: in terms of price, the new product has caught up with many system mirrorless cameras based on an APS-C sensor.

Comparison of 1/1.7″, APS-C sensors and Canon PowerShot G1 X sensor

Unfortunately, the Canon representative office could only give the camera out for testing for two days before the official presentation in Europe. Or for a longer period - but already in the middle, or even at the end of March. Of course, two days is not enough for detailed testing, but curiosity prevailed over common sense and it was decided to take the camera even before the presentation. Actually, this is why it was not possible to test the battery life, because this process is quite labor-intensive and time-consuming.

⇡#Technical characteristics declared by the manufacturer

Canon PowerShot G1 X
Image sensor	CMOS, 18.7×14.0 mm
Effective number of points, MP	14,3
Image saving format	Still image: JPEG (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant), RAW (14-bit, original Canon RAW version 2) Video: MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (Stereo)]
Frame size in pixels	Photo frame 4:3: 4352×3264, 3072×2304, 1600×1200, 640×480; 16:9: 4352×2248, 3072×1728, 1920×1080, 640×360; 3:2: 4352×2904, 3072×2048, 1600×1064, 640×424; 1:1: 3264×3264, 2304×2304, 1200×1200, 480×480; 4:5: 2608×3264, 1840×2304, 960×1200; Video frame: Full HD 1920×1080, 24 fps, (HD) 1280×720, 30 fps, (L) 640×480, 30 fps
Sensitivity	AUTO, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12 800
Lens design	11 elements in 10 groups (2 double-sided aspherical UA elements and 1 double-sided aspherical element)
Focal length	15.1-60.4mm (35mm equivalent: 28-112mm)
Diaphragm	ƒ/2.8–5.8
Focus range	20 cm (W) from the front of the lens for macro photography
Exposure, s	1-1/4000 s (factory setting), 60-1/4000 s (range depends on shooting mode)
Exposure metering	Evaluative metering (on Face Detection AF frame), Center-weighted average metering, Spot metering (on center point or Face Detection AF frame or FlexiZone AF frame)
Exposure compensation	+/-3 EV in 1/3 EV increments
Built-in flash	Eat
Flash Modes	Auto, Manual, Flash on/off
Flash range (sensitivity Auto), m	50 cm - 7.0 m (wide angle), 1.0-3.1 (tele)
Storage device	SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Built-in memory, MB	79
LCD display	3″ color LCD display, 920 thousand dots
Interface	miniHDMI, USB 2.0/AV-out, mini-jack 3.5 mm (connection of a wired remote control)
Nutrition	Li-ion battery NB-10L, 6.8 W*h
Dimensions (WxHx D), mm	116,7×80,5×64,7
Weight, g	534 (including battery and memory card)

⇡#Supply set

A camera with a charger and battery was provided for testing, and the boxed versions will also include a data cable, an AV cable, a shoulder strap, a disk with additional software, and an instruction manual.

And now drum roll: there is no software for the camera on the European download site! The existing Canon Digital Photo Professional package also couldn’t cope with RAW files; moreover, there was no support for the camera under test in Adobe Camera RAW at the time of testing. Traditionally, in such situations, the company’s website in the USA came to the rescue, but this time the software for the camera under test was not available there either. However, oddly enough, RAW files were able to open Canon Digital Photo Professional version 3.11.4, which at the time of testing was available for EOS DSLRs, but only on the company's website in the United States.

⇡#Appearance and ease of use

The camera is quite similar to its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot G12. However, there are also tangible differences. The lens has become much larger, the double-decker control dials have been preserved, but instead of selecting the sensitivity level, the lower dial is now responsible for introducing exposure shift. On the left, the control dial has completely disappeared. In its place is now a pop-up flash, whereas the G12 had it integrated into the body.

This approach is not only a tribute to fashion, but also a desire to move the flash further away from the optical axis of the lens in order to minimize the appearance of the “red-eye” effect. It is worth noting that the flash rises significantly higher than, for example, in the Nikon Coolpix P7100. The functions of the keys on the back have also been slightly changed, although their layout remains the same. There is not a single comment on the build quality - everything is impeccable, and the Made in Japan inscription on the belly in our century is not as significant as it was 10-15 years ago, but it still warms the soul.

In front there is a lens, an autofocus illuminator lamp, which is also an indicator of the automatic shutter timer, one control dial, an optical viewfinder window and a release button for a decorative ring, in place of which various accessories are installed.

At the back there is a large rotating screen, to the right of which there is a video key, as well as buttons for selecting the focus area, autofocus lock and exposure. Below is a round 4-position multifunction key with an enter button in the center and a rotating outer control ring, as well as keys for selecting the metering mode and entering the main menu.

Above the screen there are buttons for quick access and switching to viewing mode. An optical viewfinder with a diopter adjuster is installed in the center. The optical viewfinder is a big plus, but a surprisingly strange mistake was made in the design of the body - compared to this in the PowerShot G12, the lens has become significantly longer due to the increase in the matrix, so it is noticeable in the corner of the optical viewfinder up to a focal length of 42 mm (equivalent for 35mm cameras), where the angle of view is noticeably narrowed, causing the lens to move out of the viewfinder's field of view. In order to avoid this drawback, we would have to raise the viewfinder a little, and therefore increase the dimensions of the device.

On top there is a pop-up flash with a lock button, a standard hot shoe, a pair of microphones mounted on either side of the hot shoe, two-level control dials (selecting shooting mode and introducing exposure shift), a power button, and a shutter button with a zoom control lever . By the way, one of the competitors, Nikon Coolpix P7100, also has an exposure shift dial, but when you select an exposure shift value other than zero, an LED lights up next to the dial, making it impossible to forget that a correction has been entered.

At the bottom there is a tripod mount connector and compartments for the battery and memory card, hidden by a spring-loaded lid.

The left side surface would be completely empty if not for the system speaker.

On the right there is a rubber plug that hides the connectors for connecting USB/AV and HDMI cables, as well as a connector for a wired remote control.

Taking on mirrorless cameras: Canon PowerShot G1 X compact camera review

Camera manufacturers are still looking for a middle ground between compact cameras and DSLR models. Everyone has their own truth here - NEX from Sony, fast Nikon 1 from Nikon, PEN from Olympus, NX from Samsung. The development vector is simple - to make a camera simpler, smaller, easy to learn, but with functionality and image quality close to DSLRs.

Canon entered this niche with the PowerShot G1 X camera. And it has significant differences from its competitors: there are no interchangeable lenses, and the model itself is noticeably more expensive than its analogues. The camera is positioned as an addition to a DSLR, not a replacement for it.

The Canon G1 X has a large 1.5″ sensor with a resolution of 14 megapixels, a 4x zoom lens with f/2.8 and an ND filter, as well as the ability to record Full HD videos.

Specifications:

• CMOS sensor 18.7×14.0 mm, 14.3 MP;
• DIGIC V processor;
• 4x Canon Zoom Lens 15.1-60.4mm (28-112mm 35mm equivalent), f/2.8-5.8;
• 4x digital zoom;
• video with sound: 1920×1080 at 24 fps, 1280×720 at 30 fps;
• Hybrid IS optical stabilization;
• 9-point TTL AI autofocus (manual focus point selection, manual focus, face detection);
• 3.0-inch TFT PureColor II display, 920,000 pixels;
• focusing distance: 20 cm (macro mode) - infinity;
• exposure metering: spot, center-weighted, evaluative;
• Exposure compensation: –3 to +3 EV, 1/3 EV steps;
• ISO sensitivity: 100-12800, AUTO;
• electronic-mechanical shutter;
• shutter speed range: 1/4000—60 s;
• optical viewfinder with zoom;
• built-in flash: auto, forced on/off, slow sync, first or second curtain sync, red-eye correction;
• shooting methods: single frame, continuous, continuous with constant focus, self-timer;
• USB, HDMI, A/V OUT;
• memory card support: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC plus, HC MMC plus;
• shooting in RAW format (CR2);
• powered by Li-ion battery NB-10L, 920 mAh;
• metal case;
• 116.7×80.5×64.7 mm, 534 g.

It is clear that a large sensor results in a large lens, and all together - in larger dimensions of the camera. However, when turned off, the camera is still compact and significantly more transportable than a mirrorless camera with a kit lens.

Appearance

Everything is expected here: the G1 X is recognizable to the same extent as its predecessors like the G12. It's just bulkier and heavier.

The camera is superbly assembled and delights with its solidity - powerful, like a rock. It may not be as retro as the Fujifilm X10, but the aesthetics are very similar. The device is not so elongated, so the controls are located more closely.

Like other serious PowerShot cameras, the G1 X model received a hot shoe, built-in flash, optical viewfinder with zoom, and a rotating screen.

There is one customizable key. Exposure compensation within a range of ±3 EV is implemented on a mechanical drum.

The G1 X camera has a small, comfortable grip with a soft, grippy rubber texture. The thumb insert is also made from the same rubber.

Next to it is a video recording button. The main control unit for all settings, including metering, selection of focus points and other functions, is located on the right side of the body.

Despite the impressive set of buttons, operating the camera is convenient.

The G1 X cannot use interchangeable lenses; the built-in 4x zoom is taken seriously. The focal length range of the optics is 28-112 mm, f/2.8 at wide-angle and f/5.8 at telephoto. The lens is good, but does not evoke enthusiastic comments - just remember the more compact Canon PowerShot S100 with f/2.0.

However, according to the company, the aperture ratio was the only compromise that Canon made in order to install a relatively universal lens on a large matrix.

The lens is surrounded by a removable metal ring; in its place you can install tele- or wide-angle converters. There are no such accessories for the G1 X (yet), but you can install a macro flash in the empty slot.

An important advantage of the camera compared to mirrorless cameras is its powerful built-in stabilization system. In addition, through the menu you can activate the neutral density (ND) filter, which is especially useful when shooting HDR and landscapes with long exposures.

The camera has a 3″ LCD with a resolution of 922,000 pixels. The display can rotate in the horizontal and vertical plane, which is convenient when shooting videos and photographs from non-standard angles and, of course, for taking self-portraits. The screen has proven itself well when shooting in the sun (there is an anti-reflective coating). Pictures on it appear a little brighter than they really are.

In addition to the display, the camera has an optical viewfinder. It is equipped with a zoom mechanism. The displayed picture gives only an approximate idea of ​​the frame (the coverage area is about 80%), a lot of space in the viewfinder is occupied by the protruding corner of the lens, which disappears only after 2x zoom. The G1 X's optical viewfinder is clearly inferior to the Fujifilm X10's viewfinder in image sharpness.

Camera in action

The camera in question can quite easily be called a compact camera: it has the same design and arrangement of control buttons, and in fact does not differ in any way from its peers in appearance, especially from older prosumer models such as Nikon Coolpix P7100, Canon PowerShot G12 and Fujifilm X10. However, the camera sensor is significantly larger than what is usually installed in such devices. The lens, on the other hand, thanks to the compromises described above, is mounted very small. Thus, externally this is a compact camera, but technically it is a mirrorless camera with a far from simple, but not interchangeable kit lens.

The main pitfall in working with the G1 X is that, out of habit, you will work with it as if it were a compact one. For example, you try to shoot macro from a distance of 5 cm. And of course, nothing will work, because the minimum focusing distance of the model is 20 cm. This is significantly greater than that of cameras with 1/1.7″ sensors. You will try to take a close-up shot of a flower in a field using 4x zoom and fail again. At maximum zoom, the minimum focusing distance will be almost a meter. This is a little misleading, as if you were using a knife-shaped saw in the kitchen rather than a knife. When trying to shoot macro, be prepared for the camera to often jump into the background for the reasons described above.

The device turns on in a second and can take the first photo in 3 seconds. The pause between frames is half a second during continuous shooting, and a second during continuous shooting. Very large and noticeable shutter lag - 1/3 second.

A larger lens is slower to focus in difficult conditions. Where the G12 would do it in 1/5 of a second, the G1 X will aim in only 1/2 of a second.

In general, the camera is quite difficult to adjust on the fly, but working with the menu and shooting itself is quite comfortable, although far from the speeds of mirrorless cameras like the Lumix GF3. Externally, the menu does not differ from other cameras in the line:

Canon PowerShot G1 X review

Review of Canon PowerShot G1 X – digital camera test, technical specifications, functions, reviews and impressions, test images.

It so happened that our review of the Canon Powershot G1 X was stuck in “preliminary” status for several months. Today, the G1 X is no longer a new product, but it is still relevant. Therefore, we nevertheless completed the review - we supplemented, expanded and led to the structure we adopted.

Canon Powershot G1 X is a compact camera whose main characteristics are a large 18.7x14 mm format matrix and 14 megapixel resolution, a 28-112 eq.mm lens with four times zoom and advanced manual control options. In the G series line, the new camera occupies a separate position, being not a replacement, but rather an addition to the familiar G12 (see review) - an addition, of course, of a higher level. It’s no wonder that even the numbering of the line stumbled over the number 13, which came in order after G12, and instead of it the new camera received a single-digit designation typical for top models.

Brief characteristics

4x optical zoom (28-112 mm equivalent), F/2.8-5.8

PowerShot G15 – PowerShot G1 X – EOS M

In the PowerShot G1 X model, Canon developers did without interchangeable lenses, but in some ways the G1 X is not inferior to mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses - after all, the built-in lens allows you to maintain the small size of the camera, and the focal length range (28-112 equivalent mm) of the G1 X wider than a typical standard mirrorless lens.

The PowerShot G1 X sensor is slightly larger than 4/3 and Micro 4/3 sensors, six times larger than the CCD sensors found on previous G-series models, and only 20% smaller than Canon DSLR sensors. As a result, we are promised such quality of images that it is even difficult to distinguish them from those shot on a DSLR. By the way, this is the first model in the line equipped with a CMOS matrix.

Due to the large matrix, we have access to such control over the depth of field of the imaged space, which is rarely found in compact cameras (although it still occurs, due to faster lenses, which can open the aperture wider, even if they have a smaller matrix).

All that said, the release of the G1 X shortly before the company released the Canon EOS M mirrorless camera seems a bit controversial. After all, the matrix of the G1 X is still smaller, the lenses are non-replaceable, and the cost of the camera is quite high. However, the history of the entire G line shows that models in this series have invariably proved popular - obviously, people like the relatively small dimensions of G cameras, retro-style ergonomics, with numerous “iron” controls, and a non-replaceable lens can be considered a plus if desired, especially its foldable design.

Canon representatives said that the PowerShot G1 X was not intended as a competitor to DSLRs, but as a “second camera”, and was intended mainly for photographers who already have a high-end DSLR - say, a 5D Mark II or III. However, it is possible that novice amateur photographers will also want to purchase such a compact device as the G1 X.

Let's look again at its key characteristics:

• 1.5″ 14 MP CMOS matrix
• Lens 28-112 eq.mm, F /2.8-5.8
• Sensitivity ISO 100-12800
• Optical viewfinder
• Rotatable 3.0″ LCD display with a resolution of 920,000 dots
• Shooting in RAW (14 bit)
• Continuous shooting 4.5 fps, series up to 6 frames
• Advanced manual control
• Battery life – 250 shots (CIPA standard)

Additionally, the Canon G1 X features a metal construction, in-lens OIS, an optical viewfinder, dual command dials and an exposure compensation dial, and a programmable shortcut button.

Canon PowerShot G1 X

To call the Canon G1 X camera beautiful would not be entirely true. It looks rough and, moreover, is quite heavy. However, the manufacturer convinces: PowerShot is good for its internal values, first of all, a large matrix for compact cameras, which gives the kind of image quality that can be expected based on the price of $820. For comparable money you can already buy a mid-class SLR camera, for example the EOS600D.

Equipped with a 14.3 megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 processor and an exceptional 4x zoom lens, the compact PowerShot G1 X gives the photographer complete control over the shooting process and delivers DSLR-like results.

The first feeling: yes, she is damn heavy. And indeed, it would seem that a camera with such weight should lie securely in the hand. Alas, this is not the case, despite the large “handle” - the tide on the body. There are no soft, streamlined shapes that give the feeling of a secure grip.

Optical viewfinder and rotating display

Like the previous G12 model, the new camera has a tilt-and-tilt display and an optical viewfinder. The latter, however, is so poorly positioned that the photographer’s nose rests against the camera body when aiming. It would have been better to move it to the left, like the Fujifilm X10.

Large matrix and image quality

Canon has installed in the G1 X a large matrix of the so-called APS-C format, which is usually used in SLR system cameras. The matrices of most compacts are exactly four times smaller than those of the Gl X. However, a large matrix in itself does not guarantee high image quality. For best results, precise grid matching with the electronics is required.

And this coordination is very well implemented in Gl X. The pictures are contrasty and clear, they show a lot of detail. There is virtually no interference (noise), even at high sensitivity, for example ISO 1600. This is where the advantage of a large-size matrix comes into play.

The G1 X's image quality is even better than that of the Fujifilm X10, whose images contain a little less detail and a little more noise in the high sensitivity mode. Fujifilm's sharpness is also worse. Although a closer look at the photos of the Gl X shows that the Canon camera slightly adds sharpness. It doesn't look unpleasant, but it leaves less room for editing. Overall, the Canon G1 X's image quality is on par with a similarly priced mid-range DSLR.

Well equipped but slow

Like the X10, the Canon camera has a 4x optical zoom lens with a starting focal length of 28mm. By the way, the Gl X's zoom is adjusted electrically, while Fujifilm's is manually adjusted.

Canon's response lag is too long, especially with the lens at a telephoto position. Depending on the subject, it takes a significant amount of time to find the point of focus. You would expect faster autofocus performance from a camera at this price.

Familiar control concept

Rotary wheels for program selection and exposure correction are located on the top side of the body. Other functions are implemented through a visual menu. It’s a pity that the new product doesn’t have several direct control buttons, like the Fujifilin X10. They would come in handy: in the X10, the transition between autofocus and manual focus is instantaneous. Also, with one click you can save pictures not in JPEG format, but in high-quality RAW. Photographers appreciate this quick access to features.

Pros : Excellent image quality + Optical viewfinder and flip-up monitor
Cons : Long response lag

Canon PowerShot G1 X Specifications

Image sensor CMOS, 18.7×14.0 mm
Effective number of dots , MP 14.3
Image saving format Photo frame : JPEG (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant), RAW (14-bit, original Canon RAW version 2)
Video : MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (Stereo)]

Frame size in pixels Photo frame

• 4:3: 4352×3264, 3072×2304, 1600×1200, 640×480;
• 16:9: 4352×2248, 3072×1728, 1920×1080, 640×360;
• 3:2: 4352×2904, 3072×2048, 1600×1064, 640×424;
• 1:1: 3264×3264, 2304×2304, 1200×1200, 480×480;
• 4:5: 2608×3264, 1840×2304, 960×1200;

Video frame : Full HD 1920×1080, 24 fps, (HD) 1280×720, 30 fps, (L) 640×480, 30 fps
Sensitivity AUTO, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320 , 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800
Lens design 11 elements in 10 groups (2 double-sided aspherical UA elements and 1 double-sided aspherical element)
Focal length 15.1-60.4 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28-112 mm)
Aperture ?/2.8–5.8
Focus range 20 cm (W) from the front of the lens for macro photography Shutter speed
, s 1 -1/4000 sec. (factory setting), 60-1/4000 sec. (range depends on shooting mode)
Metering Evaluative metering (by Face Detection AF frame), Center-weighted average, Spot metering (by center point or AF frame of Face Detection face detection or moving zone AF frame (FlexiZone)
Exposure compensation +/-3 EV in 1/3 EV increments
Built-in flash , modes: Auto, Manual, Flash on/off
Flash range (sensitivity Auto), m 50 cm - 7 .0 m (wide angle), 1.0-3.1 (tele)
Storage device SD/SDHC/SDXC
Built-in memory , MB 79
LCD display 3?
color LCD display, 920 thousand dots Interface miniHDMI, USB 2.0/AV-out, mini-jack 3.5 mm (connection of a wired remote control)
Power Li-ion battery NB-10L, 6.8 Wh
Dimensions ( WxHx D), mm 116.7×80.5×64.7
Weight , g 534 (including battery and memory card)

Canon PowerShot G1X

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Advantages / Disadvantages

Review results

Users:

Matrix	14.0 MP; 4352×3264; 18.7 x 14.0 mm
Lenses
Carrier	SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
LCD	3.0″, TFT, 920000 dots
File Format	RAW, JPEG; video – MOV H.264, iFrame, up to 1920x1080 at 24 fps or 1280x720 at 30 fps, with sound (stereo)
Connection	Hi-Speed ​​USB, HDMI
Dimensions	117 x 81 x 65 mm (manufacturer's data)
Position in the lineup

Expert Reviews

OnFoto

Canon Powershot G1 X is a compact camera with non-replaceable optics. Matrix 18.7×14 mm (format 1.5″) resolution 14 MP, stabilized lens 28-112 eq.mm (zoom 4x), optical viewfinder, ISO range 100-12800, rotating LCD display 3″ resolution 920000 pixels, shooting in RAW ( 14 bit), continuous shooting 4.5 fps, Full HD video 1920×1080@24p with stereo sound, manual control with hard drives. Read more

• Large matrix 18.7 x 14.0 mm - slightly smaller than the APS-C format., Optical image stabilization (lens shift)., Two-plane rotating high-resolution monitor 921,000 dots., The presence of an optical viewfinder, useful in bright sun when the display is readable bad, and also allows you to turn off the monitor and save battery energy., Connector for installing standard external flashes., There is a group of exposure modes PASM., RAW format support., Subst.

• Weak macro mode - focusing no closer than 15 cm., Very slow autofocus., No multi-point (multi-zone) autofocus., When shooting single frames - a very large interval between frames (more than 2.5 seconds)., Continuous shooting is rather weak - in the fastest " in the high-speed version, only 6 frames are taken at a speed of 4.5 fps (and with restrictions on control over the parameters). In the Auto-ISO mode, the maximum ISO value is 1600 - it seems that it was inherited.

Prophotos.ru

This camera is for those who want exactly that. The indisputable advantages of the model - non-replaceable high-quality optics, excellent image quality even at high ISOs, compactness and noiselessness - will certainly find their admirers. But when thinking about buying a Canon PowerShot G1 X, pay attention to its disadvantages, of which, unfortunately, there are not so few. Read more

• low noise level up to ISO 1600 inclusive;, noiselessness;, operational control;, wide possibilities for customizing controls;, Full HD video shooting.

• relatively large weight and size; inability to shoot close-up; not very fast autofocus; very low continuous shooting speed; lack of thread for installing filters; weak additional functionality; tendency to overexposure; high cost.

Last year was remembered by many amateur photographers for the boom in advanced compact cameras equipped with large sensors and high-aperture optics, which began to appear en masse in the product lines of many photographic equipment manufacturers. Following the general trend, Canon has also updated its lineup, introducing a new version of its Powershot G1 X, which was launched on the market about two years ago, to enthusiastic amateur photographers. Read more

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The Canon PowerShot G1 X is a good candidate for being your only travel camera. It offers wide creative possibilities and provides high quality images (including in low light conditions) that are not inferior to a semi-professional DSLR. The camera also supports accessories for DSLRs: external flashes, radio and IR synchronizers. Video shooting in resolutions up to Full HD expands creative possibilities. 1. Read more

User reviews

Yandex

I’ve been using the camera for 2.5 years - I’m very pleased with the image quality (compared to the 5D Mark 2), compactness and weight, as well as the ability to operate with one hand (see below). Even after 2.5 years I don’t see an alternative to this camera. If you just need some kind of point-and-shoot camera and the quality of devices like G12 and G15 suits you, take them, they are more compact, their lens retracts into the body (less risk of breaking something). Read more

• Large matrix, good sharp lens - accordingly, high image quality, incl. in poor lighting, low noise (less than on my 5D Mark 2), high dynamic range, the ability to change the image in Photoshop like an adult DSLR (see below), and at the same time - a compact point-and-shoot camera! ; ; Mechanical controls are a big plus, especially in the mountains where, due to the bright sun, nothing can be seen on the LCD screen. You can shoot nights normally in RAW.

• This camera is, in my opinion, the crown of engineering; with existing technologies, fit into such a small body a matrix that is only 1.8 times smaller (18.7 x 14 mm) than on a full-frame DSLR (36 x 24 mm) and attach a 28-112mm EGF lens to it (even if it is quite dark, f/2.8 -5.8) - you still need to be able to do this. The dimensions of the Canon G15 matrix, for example, are much smaller: 1/1.7″, 7.44 x 5.58 mm, but the matrix of the G15 is one of the largest in the point-and-shoot segment. Corresponding

Foto.ru

I agree with previous reviews regarding its strengths, and I advise those who complain about autofocus and anything else to carefully study the device and adjust it in accordance with specific shooting conditions and compare it with other similar devices and even many mirrorless cameras - in equal shooting conditions, they are either mistaken or They generally refuse to focus, but this one confidently does its job. Read more

• Previously listed in previous reviews.

• Weak battery.

Canon PowerShot G1 X

The camera is not for everyone, and is definitely not suitable for amateurs who have no idea how photographic equipment works. Even in auto mode, sometimes it won’t be possible to take a good shot the first time. In general, the model turned out to be not very successful, with a lot of disadvantages and shortcomings. But the end result, when used correctly, is simply gorgeous. Read more

• — quality of the body and workmanship — cool LCD screen with rich colors — built-in flash — universal lens — gorgeous matrix with working ISO up to 3200 — presence of a viewfinder (it’s terrible, of course, but it’s good that it’s there at all) — effective optical stabilizer — very correct auto BB - good video recording

• -focusing from 30-40cm -weak battery - -outdated set of functions (not autopanoramas, HDR only with a tripod) -long focusing -no display of shutter speed and aperture in real time in “P” mode -intelligent autofocus with 9 points is regularly adjusted not what you need

Yandex

Having studied all the pairs of the maximum possible aperture at a certain focal length, it becomes clear that at a wide angle (28 mm - without zooming) the Canon PowerShot G1 x is lighter than kit lenses for DSLRs. This is where I will beat my older brothers with mirrors. And then, at a focal length of 40 mm and above, the optics of the Canon kit DSLR become on par with the G1 x. In many interesting places, photography is prohibited. Read more

• By and large, the Canon PowerShot G1 x has no competitors in the reasonable size segment. The optics here are decent, although not replaceable. And a matrix with dimensions like those of DSLRs. Optical viewfinder that takes into account the lens zoom. And she films silently.

• there is not enough auxiliary b/w screen on top and an electronic viewfinder, instead of an optical one

Foto.ru

FA has a lot of disadvantages - it is slow, heavy, often does not focus correctly and discharges quickly. But the most important thing is the quality of the photographs - and they are excellent - firstly, noise - up to 800 - no correction is required at all, at 1600 - noise is visible only if look for them specifically. ISO 3200 - the noise is very small and they are pleasant - monochrome - and not colored spots like, for example, on Samsung mirrorless cameras. The colors are very natural, although sometimes the saturation is a little too high. Read more

Canon PowerShot G1 X Review

Anyone watching the emergence of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras will have spent much of the last year patiently waiting for Canon and Nikon to show their hands. Nikon clearly decided such cameras didn't need large sensors, and it appears Canon has concluded they don't need interchangeable lenses. Both these moves make sense for companies wanting dedicated photographers to keep buying DSLRs, but Canon's approach is likely to be of more interest to those enthusiasts.

The Canon PowerShot G1 X may look like the company's existing G-series compacts, but is a very different prospect. It's a large sensor camera with a flexible 28-112mm-equivalent, 4x zoom lens and extensive manual controls. The company says it sees it as a camera for photographers who already have a high end DSLR such as a 5D Mark II/III or 7D, but at a price of $799, we think it'll appeal much more widely than that. After repeated waves of cameras aimed at point-and-shoot upgraders, it's heartening to see a camera really living up to the billing of a 'serious compact.'

The sensor in the G1 X is 18.7 x 14mm, which means it's 20% smaller than the sensors Canon uses in most of its DSLRs. However it's slightly larger than the Four Thirds size used by Olympus and Panasonic, and more than 4x the area of ​​the Fujifilm X10's sensor. Noticeably, its pixel count is also around 20% lower than Canon's 18MP DSLR chip - supporting its assertion that its design is closely related, with the same underlying pixel design. This can only bode well, given the high quality results that cameras such as the EOS 7D can produce.

On top of this the G1 X offers almost all of the extensive external controls that appear on the G12 — a camera that is itself the product of many generations of evolution. The only reservation we have about the G12 is that there's an awful lot of camera for such a small sensor - so the combination of G-series build quality and ergonomics with a sensor to match that capability is extremely promising. The G1 X doesn't replace the G12, but instead supplements it in Canon's lineup, adding a new tier to the G series.

Using a built-in lens, rather than a lens mount, helps keep the size of the package down, and allows Canon to offer a really useful 28-112mm equivalent range. There may be mirrorless cameras that rival the G1 X for size (Panasonic's GX1 with power zoom lens, for example), but none can do so while offering such a flexible zoom range. And, although an aperture range of F2.8-5.8 isn't going to attract low-light enthusiasts, it will offer at least the control over depth-of-field that a DSLR kit lens will give.

Just for DSLR owners?

And that's enough to make us think Canon is being a little modest in suggesting that this is a camera for high-end DSLR owners. Given that few low-end DSLR users ever took the kit lens off their camera, then so long as they're not put off by its 'serious' looks, the G1 X could find a much bigger audience.

With its flip-out 920k dot (VGA) screen, metal construction, optical viewfinder, stabilized lens, twin control dials, customizable shortcut button and exposure compensation dial, it offers a lot to anyone who wants to get involved in the photographic process. Despite trying to create a camera that won't directly compete with its DSLRs, Canon may have inadvertently added to the list of cameras many would-be Rebel buyers will look at instead.

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9-10