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
Very good photos in bright light, and the fast lens, optical viewfinder
Larger-than-average image sensor, Sharp
Faster auto-focus and burst shooting speeds
Built-in Wifi and GPS via a smartphone, 1080p60 HD video mode.
Raw support, 1080p60 video, 10fps continuous shooting
One of smallest cameras with RAW & manual control
Good handling, Excellent image quality, Fast and easy to use
Nice, streamlined shooting design and produces very nice photos
Fast, sharp lens, Optical viewfinder
Excellent color, noise control, and dynamic range
Full 1080p video shooting, faster 10fps continuous shooting
Extraordinary zoom range with excellent image stabilization
Solid overall image quality, especially for a super-zoom
World's biggest zoom on a compact camera
50x zoom, HD (1080p) movie mode
Maintaining good-to-excellent photo quality
Sharp lens, Good quality at high ISOs
Solid image quality in a pocketable body
Compact, Easy to use, First rate optics, Excellent image quality
Delivers excellent photo quality
Large image sensor
Excellent image quality
Excellent images, video
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