Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II : Tests and Reviews
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Review
Canon PowerShot G1X II sensor review: Strong contender?
Introduction Announced in February 2014, the G1X II is a significant revision of the G1X from early 2012. Like its predecessor the G1X II has an unusually large CMOS sensor – a 1.5” type, which is somewhere between Four Thirds and APS-C - the largest currently used in a compact camera with a fixed zoom. Canon has taken an unusual route with a large sensor and lowered the pixel count slightly from 14-Mpix in the G1X to 12.8-Mpix in the Mark II. They’ve also revised the body, removing the optical viewfinder completely while using the opportunity
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Panasonic’s latest iteration of the LX series premium compact eschews the usual 1/1.7-inch sensor for the larger Micro-Four-Thirds type found the firm’s mirrorless models. It also has a Leica 24-75mm f1.7-2.8 zoom, a traditional rangefinder style top plate with EVF, a hot shoe, and manual mechanical controls. Read on to see how well this intriguing new model performs. |
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The new Panasonic GM5 sits alongside the existing GM1 as Panasonic’s ultra compact hybrid camera and features a 16Mp FourThirds CMOS sensor. The introduction of the GM5 offers consumers a super small hybrid with the addition of a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF) and hotshoe, which were absent on the GM1. With price tags of $898 for the GM5 and $747 for the GM1, is the latest model worth the extra money? Let’s take a look at the sensor scores to find out. |
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Aimed at discerning enthusiasts, the diminutive Leica C size boasts a stabilized 28-200mm equivalent f2.0-5.9 zoom, 12-Mpix 1/1.7in type back-illuminated MOS sensor and built-in 200k-dot EVF. Read on to find out how this camera performs. |
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Sony has launched a new model in its RX range of high-end compacts. Boasting a new faster lens, built-in pop-up viewfinder and large 1”-type sensor, with a 20.1Mp resolution, is the new Sony RX100 III the ultimate point and shoot camera? |
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Canon's PowerShot G1 X Mark II is an intriguing update. It keeps the 1.5"-type sensor from its predecessor, but adds a faster processor, longer and brighter lens, tilting LCD, dual control rings and has Wi-Fi with NFC. The big change for 2014 is no more optical viewfinder (though an EVF is optional). Our first impressions review covers the usual aspects of the camera (Controls, Body and Design, etc.), but also has our Shooting Experience report where we talk about it handles in the real-world. Read the article |
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Canon has completely revamped their large sensor G1X compact. Read on to find out if this is enough to compete with rival offerings. |