Canon PowerShot G1 X

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    Highlights

    • 14.3 MP 1.5-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 920k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
    • 1.9 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Canon PowerShot G1 X was announced in 2012 and is a 1.5-inch (18.7 x 14 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 14.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 12,800. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.

    Canon PowerShot G1 X can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon PowerShot G series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon PowerShot G series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon G7 X MIII
    Compare
    		July
    2019    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G5 X MII
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    		July
    2019    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G1 X III
    Compare
    		October
    2017    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G9 X II
    Compare
    		January
    2017    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G7 X MII
    Compare
    		February
    2016    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G9 X
    Compare
    		October
    2015    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G5 X
    Compare
    		September
    2015    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G3 X
    Compare
    		June
    2015    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.20"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G7 X
    Compare
    		September
    2014    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G1 X II
    Compare
    		February
    2014    		 12.8 MP
    1.5-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G16
    Compare
    		November
    2013    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G15
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    		September
    2012    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G1 X March
    2012    		 14.3 MP
    1.5-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G12
    Compare
    		January
    2011    		 10 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Articulated 2.80"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G11
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    		December
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Articulated 2.80"
    461k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs PowerShot G5 X Mark II vs PowerShot G1 X Mark III vs PowerShot G9 X Mark II vs PowerShot G7 X Mark II vs PowerShot G9 X.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot G1 X.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.3 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 60
    •   Weight - 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)

    Successor

    In 2014 Canon PowerShot G1 X was replaced by Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Canon PowerShot G1 X and its successor.

    UPGRADES Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G1 X
    More Powerful Processor DIGIC 6 vs DIGIC 5
    More Focus Points 31 vs 9
    More Cross-type Focus Points 1 vs 0
    Touch-to-Focus vs
    Center Autofocus vs
    Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
    Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 112 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4x
    Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/2.8
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/3.9 vs f/5.8
    Min Normal Focus Distance 5 cm vs 40 cm
    Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 20 cm
    Touch Screen vs
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 920k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.2 fps vs 1.9 fps
    Speaker Mono vs
    Built-in Microphone Mono vs
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs
    DOWNGRADES Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G1 X
    More Expensive $799.99 vs $799, £699, €749
    Lower Sensor Resolution 12.8 Megapixel vs 14.3 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4160 x 3120 vs 4352 x 3264
    Screen Type Tilting vs Fully Articulated
    Lower DxO Low Light ISO 581 vs 644
    Lower DxO Color Depth 21.5 vs 21.7
    Lower DxO Overall Score 58 vs 60
    Heavier 553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz) vs 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)
    Shorter Battery Life 240 shots vs 250 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon PowerShot G1 X vs PowerShot G1 X Mark II.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated screen

    Canon PowerShot G1 X has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 920k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Canon PowerShot G1 X with Fully Articulated screen


    Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 77% coverage.

    Sensor

    Canon PowerShot G1 X features a 14.3 megapixel 1.5-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 18.7 x 14 mm and a total area of 261.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 4352 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4352 x 2248, 4352 x 2904, 3264 x 3264, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 3072 x 2048, 2608 x 3264, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1080, 1840 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 640 x 424, 480 x 480, 384 x 480 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot G1 X.

    Canon G9 X II
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G11
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    1/1.7-inch

    10 MP

    Canon G5 X
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Canon G12
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    1/1.7-inch

    10 MP

    Canon G1 X III
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon G7 X
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Canon G7 X MIII
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G16
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon G3 X
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G7 X MII
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G5 X MII
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G9 X
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Canon PowerShot G1 X has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon PowerShot G1 X comes with NB-10L battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon PowerShot G1 X's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps.


    Flash

    Canon PowerShot G1 X has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon PowerShot G1 X has dimensions of 117 x 81 x 65 mm (4.61 x 3.19 x 2.56"). It weighs 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    117 mm (4.61")

    81 mm (3.19")

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    81 mm (3.19")

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    65 mm (2.56")

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    Canon PowerShot G1 X dimensions

    Canon PowerShot G1 X for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon PowerShot G1 X is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Canon PowerShot G1 X gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Canon PowerShot G1 X gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Canon PowerShot G1 X gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Canon PowerShot G1 X gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Canon PowerShot G1 X gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Canon PowerShot G1 X gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon PowerShot G1 X and give score of 64 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X a score of 68 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 60

    Photo

    GOOD
    72

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X a score of 72 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X a score of 68 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    78

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X a score of 78 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

    Connectivity

    POOR
    50

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X a score of 50 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    41

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X a score of 41 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


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