Picture quality
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Camera type |
Compact camera |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Image sensor size (W x H) |
18.7 x 14 mm |
| Maximum image resolution |
4352 x 2904 pixels |
| Image formats supported |
JPG |
| Megapixel |
13.1 MP |
Video
| Maximum video resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Video recording |
Y |
Camera
| Self-timer delay |
2, 10 s |
| Shooting modes |
Manual, Shutter priority, Program, Movie, Auto, Aperture priority |
| Photo effects |
Vivid, Skin tones, Sepia, Positive film, Neutral |
| Scene modes |
Fireworks, Portrait, Snow, Underwater |
| Histogram |
Y |
Focusing
| Auto focusing (AF) modes |
Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock |
Y |
| Closest focusing distance |
0.05 m |
| Focus adjustment |
Auto/Manual |
| Focus |
TTL |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam |
Y |
Light exposure
| Light metering |
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
| Light exposure modes |
Manual, Auto, Aperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE |
| ISO sensitivity (min) |
100 |
| ISO sensitivity (max) |
12800 |
| Auto Exposure (AE) lock |
Y |
| Light exposure control |
Program AE |
| Light exposure correction |
± 3EV (1/3EV step) |
Battery
| Battery life (CIPA standard) |
240 shots |
Ports & interfaces
| HDMI connector type |
Micro |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| USB connector |
Mini-USB B |
| HDMI |
Y |
| PictBridge |
Y |
Flash
| Flash range (tele) |
0.5 - 3.5 m |
| Flash range (wide) |
0.5 - 6.8 m |
| Flash exposure lock |
Y |
| Flash exposure compensation |
Y |
| Flash sync-speed |
0.00025 s |
Lens system
| Combined zoom |
20 x |
| Maximum aperture number |
3.9 |
| Minimum aperture number |
2 |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
120 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
24 mm |
| Digital zoom |
4 x |
| Focal length range (f-f) |
12.5 - 62.5 mm |
| Optical zoom |
5 x |
Audio
| Audio system |
Stereo |
| Built-in microphone |
Y |
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion |
Networking
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
N |
Shutter
| Slowest camera shutter speed |
60 s |
| Fastest camera shutter speed |
1/4000 s |
Additionally
| Lens structure |
14/11 |
| Playback zoom |
10 x |
13.1 MP (4352 x 2904 max.), 1.5" CMOS, Optical 5x/Digital 4x zoom, ISO 100-12800, Full HD video, 7.62 cm (3 ") LCD, USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, 558 g
With its large sensor and fast f/2 zoom lens, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II delivers DSLR-like performance and versatility from the body of a compact camera.
- Large 1.5-type 18.7 x 14.0 mm Canon CMOS sensor with multi-aspect shooting
- Capture 12.8 Megapixel images (3:2)* and Full HD videos with DSLR-like quality
- Be creative with depth of field, using a fast f/2-3.9, 24mm 5x zoom lens and 9-bladed aperture
- Fast image processing and responsive operation with DIGIC 6
- Shoot great pictures, even in low light, with HS System and max ISO 12,800
- Intelligent IS image stabilisation guards against camera shake
- Accurate 31-point AiAF. Precise manual focusing with Manual Focus Peaking
- Customisable Dual Control Rings and intuitive touch screen for tailor-made handling
- Wi-Fi and Image Sync for easy image sharing and backup. Connect to a smartphone or tablet for remote shooting
- Optional EVF for traditional handling
- 14 bit RAW and DPP software integrate seamlessly into any workflow
