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Canon PowerShot G1 X
  • Type

    Large sensor compact

  • Effective pixels

    14.3 MP

  • Size

    1.5"

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  • Articulated screen
  • Rear view
  • Top view with zoom
  • Left side
  • Right side

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Key points

Range

7 m

Display size

3 in

White balance presets

7

ISO max

12800

Flip-out screen

Yes

Minimum shutter speed

60 s

Weak points

Maximum framerate at max resolution

24 fps

Macro focus range (wide angle)

20 cm

Optical zoom (Integrated lens)

4 x

Weight

534 oz

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Technical specifications

General
Type Large sensor compact
Available Yes
Release date (US) February 2012
Street price (US) 799 $
Released (FR) April 2012
Street price (EUR) 699 €
Colors
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 14.3 MP
Type CMOS
Size 1.5"
Area 18.7x14 mm
Processor Digic 5
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 4 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 28-112 mm
Maximum aperture F2.8 - F5.8
Interchangeable lens No
Digital zoom 4 x
Minimum shutter speed 60 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder Yes
Mounting Integrated
Type Optical
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 920000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Custom
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 920 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 250
Size and weight
81 in
65 in
117 in
534 oz
Canon PowerShot G1 X
Height 81 in
Width 117 in
Deep 65 in
Weight 534 oz
Image
Max resolution 4352x3264 pixels
Ratio 1:1
3:2
4:3
5:4
16:9
ISO min 100
ISO max 12800
White balance presets 7
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Optical
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Normal focus range (wide angle) 40 cm
Macro focus range (wide angle) 20 cm
Number of focus points 9
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
Fill-in
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Range 7 m
External flash Yes
Video
Format H.264
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 24 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control Yes
Audio No
NFC No



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