Canon seems to have returned to top premium compact form with the updated version of its G1 X camera.
Canon has made significant changes to the body of the G1X, but are they for the better?
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II’s photo quality is excellent and videos are improved. We have no problems recommending it.
Is Canon’s flagship compact digital camera the answer to photographers’ prayers
Introducing the selfie to the tough camera
Fully tiltable display and 21mm wide-angle lens
Ability to preview the Creative Effects
Sensor records lots of detail
Comprehensive touchscreen interface that is intuitive and efficient
Impressive noise control
Excellent LCD screen that's hinged on the side
Premium compact gets upgraded with an EVF
Strong build quality, Impressive vari-angled LCD screen
Pros: 28-200mm f/2.0-4.0 lens range and brightness, sharp images of a good quality.
Fast-shooting, well-designed camera
Fast, 51-point autofocus system, Dual SD card slots
Sharpness was very strong
Exposure, colour and white balance were all uniformly reliable
Delivers decent image quality
Touchscreen, Art filters
Fast AF performance
Small size, wide aperture lens, decent build quality
Sharp OLED display, Built-in Wi-Fi with remote viewfinder support
Waterproofing and shock-proofing
Good photo quality for its class, Responsive performance in most respects
Good picture quality, Decent macros
Waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and crushproof
Comfortable shooting design and nice photos
Excellent control layout, 7.1x zoom lens, Fast aperture lens
Best-in-class ergonomics, handling, and build quality
Excellent image quality
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