The G1X Canon is typical in a solid metal housing with a slightly ribbed surface. Thus, the camera acts as the many quality alternatives made of plastic and can be kept even more enjoyable. The ergonomic bulge on the right side allows a stronger grip, which is also necessary for the relatively high weight. The thumb on the back buffer is indeed a good idea. Unfortunately, one often slips still upwards and hits the button t WiFi. Then it came to a halt with power shots.
The huge touch screen allows even in strong sunlight a decent reading and has not artificially intense in darkened environments. Unfortunately, it also eats much energy. When fully charged, although I have to get more than the specified in each forum 240 timer. But this only because I have the pictures for no more viewed on the display. It is characterized by extremely short reaction times when operating the touch screen. Especially focusing works very well by tapping the image area. The folding system closes properly and is more robust than it looks. Had serious doubts that it breaks off. Let's see how it works after a few months.
Some concerns I have continued to very filigree flash. It is very well made, closes properly and does not wobble when unfolded well. But I tend to put my left index finger when holding the flash. When the then triggers the frame seems somehow overloaded. In a pinch, can be the flash by pressing a button located at the side show manually and control them better. One clear advantage to other compact cameras.
Disturbing the tabs act for the strap. One would prefer these to be incorporated into the housing.
Canon says: "The large 1.5-inch-type sensor of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II 18.7 x 14.0 mm practically the same space as an APS-C sensor It offers a resolution of 12. , 8 megapixels (aspect ratio 3: 2). and Canon CMOS technology for image quality DSLR-level Multi-Aspect sensor provides the ability to both 12.8 MP photos in 3: 2 aspect ratio as well as 13.1 MP images in 4. take 3 aspect ratio with the same effective focal length together with the DIGIC processor 6 of the 1.5-inch-type sensor of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II delivers top-notch performance to ISO 12800 The large 1.5-inch type. sensor enables together with the high-intensity 1: 2-3.9 lens with 9-blade iris shutter exposing the subject to an attractive Hintergrundunschäfe ". All this is true. And the result is sharper, clearer, more detailed, and ultimately more natural images than the notified compact camera from the same home. For close-ups or panoramic images I need in any case no more DSLR. But who wants to do from a distance sharp images with little noise, which is also still not around on a DSLR with an appropriate lens.
The WiFi option is one of my little estimated gimmick. Property me the free Canon app loaded on my iPhone 5c. The connection always manages properly, quickly and easily. You can then quickly play the photos to your smartphone or use the phone as a remote control. Who's need ...
The G1X allows the use of various filter effects such as miniaturization, fisheye, toy camera. I have in the past not used, never missing and needs to arrive before me now. Work so far rather with light and angle. In this respect, the G1X also invites to new experiences. At least for me.
Overall, an exciting camera me as excited as the Canon PowerShot S110! As a hobby clippers I have technically nothing wrong with the model. The 500 grams of weight make it clear that this is not a classic compact camera. But it fits in every backpack and is therefore suitable as a technically good alternative to all DSLRs.
Unfortunately European consumers of the successful Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II must spend far more than American or Asian consumers. This is mainly due to the higher sales tax, but does not explain the price differences within the European Union. The relative strength of the euro was supposed to contribute to a moderate surcharge. Here are a few price points alone from the Amazon world:
amazon.co.uk 749 GBP = 912 EUR
Amazon.com 849 EUR
amazon.it: 803 EUR
amazon.es 791 EUR
amazon.com 799 USD = 575 EUR
amazon.jp: ¥ 71,877 = 508 EUR
PS: Thanks to the reviewers a "svdg" for recommendation to the pockets. Since I have nothing to add.
