| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot G1 X Mark II |
| Predecessor Model | Canon PowerShot G1 X |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III |
| MSRP | $799.99 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Advanced Compact |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1.5-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 18.7 x 14 mm |
| Total Pixels | 15 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.8 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 6 |
| Max Image Resolution | 4160 x 3120 |
| Other Resolutions | 4352 x 2904, 4352 x 2448, 3120 x 3120, 2496 x 3120, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1840 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1368, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 1232 x 1536 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Superfine, fine |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 31 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 1 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 120 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 5x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.0 - 3.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.2 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Slow Synchro Off |
| Flash Range | 6.80 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 581 |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.8 |
| DxO Overall Score | 58 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| NFC | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.57 x 2.91 x 2.6") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.4 x 5.75 x 4.2" |
| Package Weight | 1.92 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-12L |
| Battery Life | 240 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | |
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