Canon PowerShot G1 X

PowerShot G1 X - 14 MP, 1.5 CMOS, 4x zoom, 4:3, DIGIC 5, SD, SDHC, SDXC, 534 g, Black

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
5249B009
16-01-2012
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 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

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

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Weight 
492g
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Viewfinder type 
Optical
Built-in flash 
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Compatible operating systems 
Windows 7 SP1<br />Windows Vista SP2<br />Windows XP SP3

Networking

Bluetooth 
N

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y
USB connector type 
Mini-USB B
DC-in jack 
Y

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
NB-10L

Display

Display 
TFT
Display resolution (numeric) 
920000 pixels
Second display 
N
Vari-angle LCD display
Y
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

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

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Flash, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Underwater
Scene modes 
Beach, Children, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Underwater
Shooting modes
Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
Photo effects 
Black&White, Cinema, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Tripod mountable
Y
3D compatibility 
N
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1
Custom colour
Y
Dioptre correction
Y
Direct printing 
Y
Histogram
Y
Image editing
Resizing, Rotating, Trimming
Multi-shot
Y
Orientation sensor 
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 5

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Focus
TTL
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, 12800, Auto
Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure correction
± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
ISO sensitivity (max)
12800
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash range (tele)
1 - 3.1m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 7m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/4000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
60s

System requirements

Mac operating systems supported 
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Operational conditions

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

Battery

Power source type 
AC

Packaging content

Bundled software 
ZoomBrowser EX<br />ImageBrowser<br />CameraWindow<br />PhotoStitch<br />
Batteries included
Y
Handheld remote control 
Y

Picture quality

Megapixel 
14.3 MP
Sensor type 
CMOS
Image sensor size
3.81 cm (1.5")
Maximum image resolution 
4352 x 3264 pixels
Image stabilizer 
Y
Total megapixels 
15 MP
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 1200, 2304 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 4352 x 2448, 4352 x 2904, 4352 x 3264
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 4:3, 16:9
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
On/off switch 
Y