Testseek.com have collected 138 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 2 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 2.
May 2014
(78%)
138 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
38 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great image quality with accurate colors
Sharp screen that flips up 180-degrees
Excellent touchscreen sensitivity with multitouch
With a couple of exceptions
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is very well designed with a functional shooting layout
Big 1.5-inch image sensor. Wide-aperture 5x zoom lens. Tilting touch-screen display. Quick focus. Excellent manual focus mode with peaking. Creative Shot mode. Raw capture. Add-on EVF available. Wi-Fi-enabled.
Excellent build quality
Straightforward controls
Great color rendition and overall image quality
Nice feel in the hands
Very lightweight and simple to carry around
Very good photo quality
Fast lens with good focal range
Capable of very shallow depth-of-field
Solid build quality
With two grips to choose from
Three dial operation
Two 'clicky'
One smooth
3-inch tilting LCD flips up 180 degrees for self-portrait
Strong image quality
Solid build
Addition of handgrip welcome
Wifi and NFC functionality
The editors didn't like
Too big and heavy
Unreliable autofocusing
Barebones smartphone app
The camera is relatively slow and given the price
The photo quality should be better. Also
The grip isn't big enough to maintain a solid hold
Expensive. Soft-focus halo effect when shooting macro images at f/2. Inconsistent autofocus accuracy. Edges never sharpen
Even at narrow apertures. Lacks mic input port. Not pocket friendly. Heavy
Can be slow at times
Grip is too small
Images aren't as sharp as we expected
We wish that the autofocus were a bit faster and more accurate
Wifi implementation is a bit clunky
Considerable shadow noise in Raw
Abrupt highlight clipping
Program line's tendency to use wide apertures can lead to unintentional background blur
Inner lens ring can be frustratingly unresponsive
AF system can struggle in low contrast / low light sit
The G1 X MkII is a solid-feeling premium compact that offers an excellent standard of image quality. With improvements in many of the areas that the G1 X was criticised for, Canon has produced a camera that can now hold its own in most shooting situations...
Abstract: The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a little heavier than either the Leica or the Fuji and, although it's being advertised as a compact, it's no slim little thing. But it does do stuff neither of my regular cameras can. For example, while I love their fix...
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Published: 2014-08-21, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
As we can see with the evidence we have gained, the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II offers very good image quality in all situations. Moreover, knowing how to use the wide range of shooting modes offered by this new Canon compact camera, we can not only depl...
Published: 2014-06-27, Author: Lori , review by: CNET.co.uk
With a couple of exceptions, the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is very well designed with a functional shooting layout
The camera is relatively slow and given the price, the photo quality should be better. Also, the grip isn't big enough to maintain a solid hold
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has some solid capabilities and a standout lens, but the overall experience just doesn't live up to its price....
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Published: 2014-06-19, Author: Sam , review by: stuff.tv
Large sensor, Fast f/2.0 maximum aperture, Tilting touchscreen
No viewfinder, Limited video options
Canon G1 X Mark II verdict Open Gallery Just like its predecessor, the Canon G1 X Mk II is one of the most powerful compact cameras on the planet. It's true that it's pretty hefty, that the zoom range is still fairly limited and that the video i...
At the beginning of this review I questioned whether the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a better camera than the G1 X, and Im glad to report it is. A lot of this comes down to its improved optics, but its not as revolutionary as one might expect. Batte...
At the beginning of this review I questioned whether the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a better camera than the G1 X, and Im glad to report it is. A lot of this comes down to its improved optics, but its not as revolutionary as one might expect. Batte...
Published: 2014-05-05, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
DSLR quality images, sturdy build, great new lens, physical lens control rings, autofocus speed and macro focus improvements, considerable customisation
Super expensive, now no viewfinder for the price, autofocus not ample for professional continuous AF, some controls seem fussy, a bit chunky, widest aperture no good for macro wide-angle shots
Faster, leaner, meaner: the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II represents a considerable overhaul to the series. It's an entirely different beast compared to its predecessor and we salute it for that. But if you want premium image quality then you'll hav...
