Canon PowerShot G1X

PowerShot G1X - 14.3MP, 18.7 x 14.0 mm CMOS, 4352 x 3264, 4x Optical zoom, Full HD Movie, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") TFT LCD, USB 2.0, HDMI, 534g, Black

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
5249B011
15-12-2012
Combining a large 14.3 MP Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 processor and exceptional 4x zoom lens the PowerShot G1 X gives you SLR-levels of control and image quality in a compact camera body.

- Large 14.3 MP CMOS, DIGIC 5, HS System
- Compact 4x zoom; Intelligent IS
- 7.5 cm (3.0”) vari-angle LCD; OVF
- Full Manual, RAW, DPP
- Full HD, HDMI
- High-speed Burst HQ
- Smart Auto
- Extensive accessories
- HDR mode and ND filter
- Optional 40m waterproof case

Large 14.3 MP Canon CMOS, DIGIC 5, HS System
The large CMOS sensor at 18.7 x 14.0 mm (4:3) has a similar height to a Canon DSLR APS-C sensor. When combined with the DIGIC 5 image processor it produces stunning DSLR-like image quality with high ISO up to 12800 for exceptional images even in the darkest of conditions. The large sensor also allows photographers to shoot with greater control over depth of field.

Compact, precision 4x zoom lens; Intelligent IS
The compact 28mm wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens uses Canon’s precision technology and advanced lens expertise for sharp, high-resolution images. The Intelligent IS system selects the optimum optical Image Stabilizer mode from 7 options to reduce camera shake and blur.

7.5 cm (3.0”) vari-angle LCD; OVF
A 920k dot PureColor II VA LCD gives a clear and detailed view of the subject and allows comfortable shooting from a range of angles. A metal body and stainless steel chassis along with an optical viewfinder lets photographers shoot confidently and in their own style.

Expert control with Full Manual and RAW
Take control with the dedicated exposure compensation dial, or the front and rear control dials that can be used to adjust shooting settings such as aperture, shutter speed, and white balance. A range of manual modes and 14-bit RAW files allow control over the final image with the option to post-process.

Full HD, HDMI
Use the dedicated movie record button to capture superb, Full HD 1080p movies at 24fps with optical zoom and stereo sound. Enjoy high quality playback on an HDTV via the HDMI port.

High-speed Burst HQ
Capture split second action at 4.5 fps in a 6-frame full resolution burst using High-speed Burst HQ mode.

Smart Auto, Multi-area WB
Smart Auto automatically selects camera settings from 32 scenes for optimum results. Multi-area White Balance compensates for multiple light sources in the same scene for natural images.

Extensive accessories
Compatible with a range of EOS System accessories including Canon Speedlites and 58mm filters by using the Lens Filter Adapter.

HDR mode and ND filter
High Dynamic Range mode takes multiple exposures of a scene, combining them in-camera to deliver rich detail in shadow and highlight areas. The built-in 3-stop ND filter lets you use longer shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright light.

Optional waterproof case
Shoot underwater down to depths of 40m.

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC

Memory

Memory slots 
1

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Full HD 
Y
Video formats supported 
H.264, MOV
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate
24 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Camera playback
Movie, Single image
Multi burst mode 
Y
Camera shutter speed 
1 - 1/4000; 60 - 1/4000s
Viewfinder type 
Optical
Light exposure control
Program AE
Built-in flash 
Y

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y
USB connector type 
Mini-USB B

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
NB-10L
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display 
TFT
Display resolution (numeric) 
920000 pixels
Field of view
100%
Vari-angle LCD display
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.11 cm (2.8")

Audio

Built-in microphone 
Y

Lens system

Optical zoom 
4x
Digital zoom 
4x
Lens structure (elements/groups) 
11/10
Focal length range (f-f) 
15.1 - 60.4 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.8 cm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
11.2 cm
Minimum aperture number 
2.8
Maximum aperture number 
5.8
Combined zoom
16x
Number of aspheric elements
3

Camera

Camera type 
Bridge camera
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten, Underwater
Scene modes 
Beach, Children, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Underwater
Shooting modes
Aperture priority, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Playback zoom (max)
10x
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3, RAW
Dioptre correction
Y
Histogram
Y
Image editing
Resizing
Built-in processor
DIGIC 5 + iSAPS

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Focus
TTL
Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Closest focusing distance
0.2m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y
Auto Focus (AF) points
9

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, Auto
Light exposure modes 
Auto
Light exposure correction
± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
ISO sensitivity (max)
12800
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
External flash connector
Y
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash exposure correction
±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash range (tele)
1 - 3.1m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 7m
Flash sync-speed
1/4000s

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%

Battery

Power source type 
Battery
Battery life (CIPA standard)
250 shots

Packaging content

Battery charger included
Y
Batteries included
Y

Picture quality

Megapixel 
14.3 MP
Sensor type 
CMOS
Maximum image resolution 
4352 x 3264 pixels
Image stabilizer 
Y
Still image resolution(s) 
384 x 480, 480 x 480, 640 x 360, 640 x 424, 640 x 480, 960 x 1200, 1200 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 1200, 1840 x 2304, 1920 x 1080, 2304 x 2304, 2608 x 3264, 3072 x 1728, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3264 x 3264, 4352 x 2248, 4352 x 2904
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image stabilizer location
Lens
Image sensor size (W x H)
18.7 x 14 mm

Weight & dimensions

Width 
11.67 cm
Depth 
6.47 cm
Height 
8.05 cm
Weight (including battery)
534g

Other features

Video capability 
Y
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Digital SLR 
N
On/off switch 
Y
Video memory capacity
29min. 59sec.