Canon PowerShot G1X post by top-shoppingmall.com

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Instead of hopping onto the interchangeable lens camera (ILC) bandwagon, Canon has decided to go against the grain with its latest PowerShot G1X, a large-sensor advanced compact.

Compared with the earlier PowerShot G-series shooters or typical Micro Four Thirds sensors, the G1X sports a larger 14.4-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. The snapper features a 4x optical zoom lens which has a bright F2.8 aperture at the 28mm wide-end. Housed in a stainless-steel body, the G1X does 1080p full-HD video and comes with a 3-inch, 922k-dot articulating LCD display as well as an optical viewfinder.

Upside

The G1X incorporates a new 14.4-megapixel CMOS sensor that’s comparatively larger (18.7mm x 14mm) than conventional Micro Four Thirds offerings from Panasonic and Olympus. Large sensors have more surface area which allows them to gather more light resulting in better quality images in low-light conditions. Photographs have fewer artifacts at higher ISO settings and one can get sharper images due to reduced camera shake, too.

Like previous G-series cameras, the new shooter comes with manual controls. The G1X’s ability to capture 14-bit RAW files would also allows more advanced users to be able to coax more detail from images shot at high ISO values.

Videographers would appreciate that the new camera comes with stereo sound compared with its predecessors which still use mono microphones.

Downside

For a camera of this calibre we expected Canon to use a fully electronic viewfinder (EVF) that displays real-time shooting information rather than an optical viewfinder (OVF). An OVF usually does not provide accurate framing due to parallax errors at close range.

Also with more cameras sporting 24mm to 25mm wide-angle zoom lenses these days, the G1X’s 28mm wide-end seems limited in comparison. For an advanced compact, it should be equipped with a wider 24mm zoom for capturing expansive landscapes or busy streets.

Conclusion

With its large sensor, full manual controls and ability to capture RAW, we think the G1X should appeal to advanced users looking for a more compact option compared with their usual dSLR workhorses. It’s the first time that Canon has utilized such a large sensor in its PowerShot G-series cameras, and we’re keen to see its performance at high ISOs as well as when shooting video. Do look out for our full review.

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