Used Canon PowerShot G1 X Digital Camera
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent condition, showing little signs of use, perfroms flawlessly. |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 12 month warranty |
| Includes | Case/Charger/lens Cap |
At a glance: Canon PowerShot G1 X - 14.3MP large-sensor (1.5-inch) enthusiast compact, 2012.
About this lens
The Canon PowerShot G1 X is a 2012 enthusiast-tier compact camera - 14.3MP 1.5-inch sensor (much larger than typical compact sensors), 4x optical zoom, full manual controls, hot shoe. An early attempt at bridging the enthusiast-compact and interchangeable-lens gap with a large-sensor fixed-lens camera.
Build & handling
| Type | Enthusiast large-sensor compact |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 14.3 megapixel 1.5-inch CMOS (~50% larger than 1-inch) |
| Lens | 4x optical zoom (equiv. 28-112mm), f/2.8-5.8 |
| Image stabilisation | IS |
| Video | 1080p at 24fps |
| Screen | 3.0-inch vari-angle LCD |
| Viewfinder | Optical (separate from lens - parallax) |
| Weight | 534g |
Works with
- Uses SD card storage
- Compatible with Canon Speedlite flashes via hot shoe
- Threaded filter adapter available
Best for
A historically notable compact - the 1.5-inch sensor was dramatically larger than typical compacts of the era, giving notably better image quality. A heavy camera for a compact (534g), and the 28-112mm zoom range is limiting, but for photographers who specifically wanted DSLR-like image quality in a fixed-lens camera the G1 X was attractive.
Frequently asked questions
How does the 1.5-inch sensor compare to APS-C or full-frame?
1.5-inch is between 1-inch and APS-C - larger than typical compacts (better image quality, shallower DOF) but smaller than APS-C. Gives noticeably better low-light performance than 1/2.3" or 1/1.7" compacts.
Specifications
| Type | Compact Digital |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 1 Inch |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Canon |