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| Predecessor: |
Canon G1X
G1X vs G1X Mark II |
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| Successor: |
Ricoh GR II
GR vs GR II |
Canon G1X Mark III
G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | GR | G1X Mark II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $799.00 | $799.99 |
| Street Price: | $599.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2013-05-15 | 2014-04-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
8.6 oz
(243 g)
includes batteries |
19.9 oz
(563 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.6 x
2.4 x
1.4 in. (117 x 61 x 35 mm) |
4.6 x
2.9 x
2.6 in. (116 x 74 x 66 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 13.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1.5 inch |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 233.75mm2 (18.70mm x 12.50mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.81 microns | 4.30 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2, 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 78 | 58 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.6 | 21.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.5 | 10.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 972 | 581 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4352 x 3264 (14.2 MP, 4:3), 3246 x 3264 (10.6 MP, Other), 3936 x 2608 (10.3 MP, Other), 3488 x 2608 (9.1 MP, Other), 2608 x 2608 (6.8 MP, 1:1), 2912 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1936 (5.0 MP, Other), 1936 x 1936 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 864 (1.1 MP, Other), 1152 x 864 (1.0 MP, 4:3), 864 x 864 (0.7 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4160 x 3120
(13.0 MP,
4:3), 4352 x 2904 (12.6 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 2448 (10.7 MP, 16:9), 3120 x 3120 (9.7 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 3120 (7.8 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1840 x 2304 (4.2 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 1232 x 1536 (1.9 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elements | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28mm | 24 - 120mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18.3mm | 12.5 - 62.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 5.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm | f/2.0 (W) / f3.9 (T) - f/16, with 9-blade aperture |
| Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | 43.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | (Hood & Adapter GH-2 required) | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 35mm eq. crop mode | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinity, Face recognition priority (only in Auto mode); Continuous Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders | Optional EVF available. |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600 | Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Multi-P Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent 1, Incandescent 2, Daylight FL, Natural White FL, Cool White FL, Warm White FL, CT, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 300 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 4.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi (484 segments), Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Effects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film, Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, High-Key) Multiple Exposure (2-4 shots), Dynamic Range Correction. | Scene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
| Self Timer: | 2, 12 seconds | 1 - 30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow-Sync, Manual, Auto Red-Eye Flash, Flash On Red-Eye, Slow-Sync Red-Eye | Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.4 | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 20cm - 3.0m | Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T)) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/4000 (ext: 1/400) | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG | 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | 54.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional CA-2 wired release (via USB) | Optional RS-60E3 wired release, and via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Micro HMDI (Type-D) | Micro HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.02 | 1.01 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.96 | 1.14 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.33 | 1.24 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.1 | 1.5 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 4 | Unlimited |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.1 | 1.3 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 4 | Unlimited |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | 0.21 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.37 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.092 seconds | 0.238 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.46 seconds | 1.03 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.028 seconds | 0.091 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi AF mode = 0.287s | Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s |
| Startup Time: | 1.6 seconds | 2.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.6 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 290 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary DB-65 | Proprietary NB-12L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-12L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows Vista/7/8, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 12.8MP 1.5-inch CMOS sensor, f/2.-3.9 5x zoom, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p60 Full HD video, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Optional EVF and grip available. | |
