Testseek.com have collected 138 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 2 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 2.
May 2014
(78%)
138 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
38 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
780100138
The editors liked
Small size
Large sensor
Touchscreen
Builtin WiFi
The big sensor
Small pixel count
Modest zoom and optically brilliant lens altogether make for images unlike other compacts can produce. Dynamic range is wide
Resolved detail is sparkling and the ISO sensitivity can be set up to 3200 with good results.
F/2.0-f/3.9 lens with 5x optical zoom
Simple to understand menu system
Very good image quality
With a couple of exceptions
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is very well designed with a functional shooting layout
The editors didn't like
High price
No viewfinder
Does it really need to be this heavy? The WiFi connectivity with a smartphone is pretty crude compared with the competitors' apps
But you do at least get basic tethering and zoom control
Heavy for a compact
Balance isn't great
Button layout could be better
The camera is relatively slow and given the price
The photo quality should be better. Also
The grip isn't big enough to maintain a solid hold
Very good photo quality, Fast lens with good focal range, capable of very shallow depth-of-field, Solid build quality, with two grips to choose from, Three dial operation: two 'clicky', one smooth, 3-inch tilting LCD flips up 180 degrees for self-portrait
Considerable shadow noise in Raw, Abrupt highlight clipping, Program line's tendency to use wide apertures can lead to unintentional background blur, Inner lens ring can be frustratingly unresponsive, AF system can struggle in low contrast / low light sit
The PowerShot G1 X Mark II is an enthusiast compact whose fast lens and large sensor allow it to produce impressive photos in both bright and low light. Its well-built body offers three dials, and numerous controls can be customized. That said, there are...
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a smaller, lighter and more full-featured update of the original G1 X camera that we enthusiastically reviewed way back in February 2012, with the faster, longer lens, improved AF system, wi-fi/NFC connectivity and dua...
Published: 2014-04-21, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Big 1.5-inch image sensor. Wide-aperture 5x zoom lens. Tilting touch-screen display. Quick focus. Excellent manual focus mode with peaking. Creative Shot mode. Raw capture. Add-on EVF available. Wi-Fi-enabled.
Expensive. Soft-focus halo effect when shooting macro images at f/2. Inconsistent autofocus accuracy. Edges never sharpen, even at narrow apertures. Lacks mic input port. Not pocket friendly. Heavy
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II fixes just about every fault of the original G1 X, but it's got some stiff competition for your dollar....
Published: 2014-04-16, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Very good photo quality, Fast lens with good focal range, capable of very shallow depth-of-field, Solid build quality, with two grips to choose from, Three dial operation: two 'clicky', one smooth, 3-inch tilting LCD flips up 180 degrees for self-portrait
Considerable shadow noise in Raw, Abrupt highlight clipping, Program line's tendency to use wide apertures can lead to unintentional background blur, Inner lens ring can be frustratingly unresponsive, AF system can struggle in low contrast / low light sit
The PowerShot G1 X Mark II is an enthusiast compact whose fast lens and large sensor allow it to produce impressive photos in both bright and low light. Its well-built body offers three dials, and numerous controls can be customized. That said, there are...
Published: 2014-04-15, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
At first sight, the sensor performance of the G1X II doesn't look particularly exciting with relatively low scores for color, DR and low light but a more careful look at the performance reveals that the G1X II is in fact a strong performer at high ISOs.Wh...
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Abstract: The maximum full-resolution burst rate is now 5.2 frames per second, up from 1.9 fps in the earlier camera. With autofocus, you'll still manage 3.0 fps, up from 0.7 fps in the original G1 X. Of course, these are manufacturer-supplied figures, but we're lo...
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Published: 2014-02-01, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
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The G1 X MkII is a solid-feeling premium compact that offers an excellent standard of image quality. With improvements in many of the areas that the G1 X was criticised for, Canon has produced a camera that can now hold its own in most shooting situations...
