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.
790100135
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
Solid build, Impressive high ISO performance, Excellent image quality, Provided with all necessary controls for manual and semimanual modes, The hand grip featured at the front assists in the handling, Impressive HDR mode and DR and shadow correction mode
Mediocre continuous burst mode, Focusing speeds could be improved, Expensive
When it comes to image quality, G1 X is the perfect camera that will fulfill your need for DSLR cameras. The overall Canon PowerShot G1 X Review shows that the latest from PowerShot series is touted as the biggest competitor for other brand's cameras in s...
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Large sensor, Good low light performance, Great high ISO performance, High res LCD screen which is usable in sunlit conditions, HDR mode and DR and shadow correction modes are impressive
Mediocre continuous burst mode, Very high price, Focus hunting in macro mode
While most of the camera manufacturers are getting onto the micro four-thirds, interchangeable lens camera systems bandwagon, Canon is the only brand that has not come out with anything in this segment. In fact a mirrorless ILC was expected from Canon,...
Can't shoot macro; bulky; focusing speeds could be improved; expensive for an advanced compact.
If you're after the perfect advanced compact, the PowerShot G1 X isn't it. However, it does produce some breathtaking images--with APS-C-rivaling low-light performance--and has a very solid build. ...
Solid build quality; versatile lens; good ISO performance; accessory hot shoe.
Bulky exterior; sluggish autofocus; limited focus range; no manual control in video mode.
The Canon G1X is a solid camera that is packed to the brim with features at the cost of portability. CONCEALED: You'll find the G1X's mini USB, cable release and mini HDMI port hidden behind a hinged plastic door on the side of the camera. It is a ser...
We suspect that some prospective owners of the G1 X are looking for a general purpose, all-in-one performance-orientated camera. But the G1 X is actually anything but. In many ways, it reminds us of a tank: It's big, powerful and steady, but it's also slo...
Abstract: The new Canon PowerShot G1 X is the latest prosumer digital camera to succeed the PowerShot G12. Built upon the same look and feel as its predecessor, you'll find familiar looking controls as well as a slightly larger vari-angle 3-inch LCD screen.However,...
We suspect that some prospective owners of the G1 X are looking for a general purpose, all-in-one performance-orientated camera. But the G1 X is actually anything but. In many ways, it reminds us of a tank: It's big, powerful and steady, but it's also slo...
Abstract: The new Canon PowerShot G1 X is the latest prosumer digital camera to succeed the PowerShot G12. Built upon the same look and feel as its predecessor, you'll find familiar looking controls as well as a slightly larger vari-angle 3-inch LCD screen.However,...
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is a superb compact prosumer camera with fantastic image quality and superb handling. It is a great compact camera to take along on travels. Just pack an extra battery or two...
