Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G1 X

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G1 X Mark IIPowerShot G1 X
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      MSRP$799.99$799, £699, €749
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1.5-inch1.5-inch
      Sensor Dimensions18.7 x 14 mm18.7 x 14 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel15.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.8 Megapixel14.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution4160 x 31204352 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4352 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 15364352 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
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fineFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points319
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points10
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom5x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 3.9f/2.8 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm20 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologysRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCDTFT PureColor II LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Optical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage77%
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.2 fps1.9 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Slow Synchro
      Off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in
      Flash Range6.80 m7.00 m via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      DxO Low Light ISO581644
      DxO Color Depth21.521.7
      DxO Dynamic Range10.810.8
      DxO Overall Score5860
      Video Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Dimensions116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.57 x 2.91 x 2.6")117 x 81 x 65 mm (4.61 x 3.19 x 2.56")
      Weight (inc. batteries)553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz)534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 5.75 x 4.2"6.3 x 5.9 x 4.2"
      Package Weight1.92 lb1.95 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Battery PackNB-12LNB-10L
      Battery Life240 shots250 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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