Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II

MPN: 9167B012  |  EAN: 8714574615967  |  Model: PowerShot G1 X Mark II

Price Information

£349.00

as at 24 Sep 19 | 6:30 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II - 9167B012 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Sports Photography
Very Good
Underwater Photography
Outstanding
Travel
Outstanding
Wildlife Photography
Very Good
Landscape Photography
Very Good
Event Videos
Outstanding
Home Videos
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Outstanding
Vlogging
Outstanding
Events Photography
Very Good
WiFi Connectivity
Very Good
Regular Looks
Outstanding
Camera Body with Lens
Very Good
Bluetooth Connectivity
Outstanding

Kind of Camera

Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon  PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera would suit you adequately.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 31 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

Video skill level

Casual videos - If the technicalities involved in altering video settings are not a priority, then this Canon device is a very good option!

Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.

Video Scenarios

For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon  PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a great companion to have.

For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (18.7 x 14 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.

Photo Scenarios

As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Canon  PowerShot G1 X Mark II makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous. 

While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.

The thrilling action of sports is filled with magical moments that shouldn't be missed. Which is why by taking the PowerShot G1 X Mark II for those games, you'll have a camera that can effectively track subjects in frame while they are in motion.

Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon , you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.

Whether on holiday or exploring new places, this camera from Canon is a great choice. Taking photos of what's around you - near and far - with the PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a breeze.

When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.

Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 18.7 x 14 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Canon  PowerShot G1 X Mark II has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.

Other considerations

With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.

Style

Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II fits the bill.

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Technical Specifications

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II - 9167B012 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 2.0-3.9
Image Formats Supported JPEG, RAW
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HEB, HUN, IND, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR, VIE
Orientation Sensor Yes
Photo Effects 1
Playback Zoom (max) 10 x
Scene Modes Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
Shooting Modes Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom 1, Custom 2, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, SCN, Creative Filters, Movie
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Multi-Area White Balance, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation Yes
Flash Exposure Correction ±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Flash Modes Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Range (tele) 0.5 - 3.5 m
Flash Range (wide) 0.5 - 6.8 m
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Lock Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 31
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Closest Focusing Distance 0.05 m
Face Detection Yes
Focus TTL
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Focusing Distance 5
Macro Focusing Range 5 - 50 m
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock Yes
ISO Sensitivity 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, Auto
ISO Sensitivity (max) 12800
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Correction ± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Auto, C1, C2, Creative Filters, Creative Shot, Custom, Hybrid Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, SCN, Scene Modes, Shutter Priority
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 60 - 1/4000 s
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/4000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 60 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 30 fps
Supported Aspect Ratios 3:2, 4:3
Video Formats Supported AVC, MPEG2, MPEG4-ASP
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AAC LC
Built-in Microphone Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Lens System
Combined Zoom 20 x
Digital Zoom 4 x
Extra/Smart Zoom 10 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 24 - 120 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 12.5 - 62.5 mm
Lens Structure (elements/groups) 14/11
Maximum Aperture Number 3.9
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 120 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 2
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 24 mm
Optical Zoom 5 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Aspect Ratio 3:2
Display Diagonal 3
Display Diagonal (metric) 7.5 cm
Display Resolution (numeric) 1040000 pixels
Flip-out Screen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1.5
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 18.7 x 14 mm
Megapixel 12.8 MP
Total Megapixels 13.1 MP
Technical Details
Image Processor DIGIC 6
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
PictBridge Yes
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type D
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 300 shots
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type NB-12L
Power Source Type Battery
Video Recording Time 300
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n
Packaging Content
Batteries Included Yes
Battery Charger Included Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 74 mm
Height 66.2 mm
Weight 558 g
Width 116.3 mm
System Requirements
Mac Operating Systems Supported Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows Operating Systems Supported Y
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 4352 x 2904 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 4352 x 29043072 x 20482048 x 1368640 x 4244160 x 31203072 x 23042048 x 1536640 x 4804352 x 2248 3072 x 17281920 x 1080640 x 3603120 x 31202304 x 23041536 x 1536480 x 4802496 x 31201840 x 23041232 x 1536384 x 480
Operational Conditions
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) 10 - 90 %