Testseek.com have collected 135 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot G1 X and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot G1 X.
February 2012
(79%)
135 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
150 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent price. The image quality is excellent in RAW and good in JPEG with two caveats (see below). The lens is superb and images are pinsharp at all focal lengths. The camera is responsive
Although RAW files are slow to write.
Simple assembly
Ideal for location and studio use
Well constructed yet lightweight
Excellent image quality
Comfortable to use with extensive manual controls
Excellent image quality. Very good in-camera JPEG processing. Flip-out high-resolution LCD screen. Large
Robust body
The editors didn't like
Noise reduction in jpegs is unnecessarily aggressive. Best to shoot in RAW and process in the supplied software and turn noise reduction off. Auto white balance is not always reliable
With backlit skin tones tending to orange. There is no printed user ma
Further accessories likely to be needed
Pricey
Can be awkward if holding for extended periods of time
Not great for macros
Only 4x zoom
Lens stops down too quickly across telephoto range. Minimum focusing distance is useless for macro photography. Continuous shooting performance is not particularly quick
Quality: very, very good. The auto exposure system works well in dealing with wide ranges of brightness, as can be seen in the above beachside shots. Note: there is detail even in the foreground figures, while still delivering information in the surf back...
Abstract: This is true as well for the laws of physics as they apply to camera design. As photographers we all want small size and light weight, but want this to be combined with high image quality, long zoom range and wide apertures. Why shouldn't we? But, the art of the compromise is needed when companies actually sit down to design new cameras...
Superb image quality. Essentially matches 18 Mpixel APS-C DSLRs, Great quality 3in / 920k fully articulated screen, Flash hotshoe and lots of physical controls, Built-in lens with useful general-purpose range and built-in ND filter.
Relatively large and heavy body compared to PowerShots and rival CSCs, Fixed lens with terrible macro and modest shallow DOF effects, Slow continuous shooting and average handling speed, No manual control over movies nor external microphone input.
The Canon PowerShot G1 X is very much a camera of two personalities. On the happy side is superb image quality which matches - and in some cases slightly exceeds - what you can expect from Canon's 18 Megapixel EOS DSLRs, but in a much more portable bo...
Excellent images, video, Very good at high ISO, Manual controls
Costs as much as a DSLR, Slow AF acquisition, Only 77% VF coverage
When Canon chose to include a large, almost DSLR-like sensor in the latest flagship point-and-shoot and then combined that with a relatively modest resolution and latest generation processing technology, the writing was on the wall for ISO performance a...
Published: 2012-02-21, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Abstract: Canon's new flagship G-series model takes aim at ILCsWhat's Hot: Extremely high image quality. What's Not: Doesn't focus at very close distances. Who it's For: Shooters who don't want swappable lenses, but want high-quality images.Canon's G-series has lon...
Superb image quality and shallow depth of field possibilities, excellent sharpness, impressive high ISO performance, Raw capture, variangle LCD
Poor closefocus, offset parallax and limited field of view optical viewfinder, significant price, soso battery life, autofocus system less capable than some competitors
The Canon G1 X's sensor is the star of the show. The images this camera can produce are exceptional, easily of a DSLR quality - and it's not often that's said. But in use there are issues. The hefty price tag ought to bring a better, more advanced auto...
The Canon Powershot G1 X is a very difficult camera to pigeon-hole. Compared to other premium compact cameras, it's much bigger and heavier but has a much larger image sensor that delivers better images with more depth of field. Compared to a compact ...
Published: 2012-02-09, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Large image sensor. Sharp lens. Good high ISO performance.
Expensive. Limited macro capability. Small optical viewfinder. Slow lens. 1080p video is limited to 24 frames per second
The Canon G1 X is a compact camera with a big sensor and a fixed zoom lens. At $800, it's a tough sell, as you can get an equally-capable compact camera, D-SLR, or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera for less money....
Abstract: I intend to complete a full Canon PowerShot G1 X review in the future - taking an especially close look at the image quality this large-sensored, pro-grade point and shoot camera can deliver. ...
