Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II adds faster lens and AF to big-sensor body

Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Feb, 2014

Canon has announced the long-awaited follow-up to its PowerShot G1 X large-sensor compact: the G1 X Mark II. The G1 X II improves upon its predecessor in many ways. It’s smaller, features a faster 24-120mm equivalent F2.0-3.9 lens (with closer focusing distances), a 31-point AF system, dual lens rings, a touchscreen LCD that can tilt upward by 180°, and Wi-Fi with NFC. One added trick is that the G1 X II can shoot at 3:2 or 4:3 with the same field-of-view. The catch? No more optical viewfinder (though a $299 XGA EVF is optional).

The G1 X Mark II will be available in April for $799.

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Press Release:

CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES THE POWERSHOT G1 X MARK II DIGITAL CAMERA FEATURING ENHANCED OPTICS, WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY AND CREATIVE SHOOTING OPTIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS AND PHOTO ENTHUSIASTS

Canon’s Latest G-series Digital Camera Features a New Type of 1.5-Inch CMOS Sensor, 5x Zoom Lens, Wi-Fi and NFC Capabilities, Full HD and A Three-Inch Touch Tilt LCD Screen

MELVILLE, N.Y., February 11, 2014 – Building upon the success of the PowerShot G1 X digital camera, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today unveiled its new flagship PowerShot G1 X Mark II, a digital camera designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s professional and advanced amateur photographers.

Boasting a sensor that is 4.5x larger than a 1/1.7” sensor found in professional level point-and-shoot cameras, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera can produce high-quality images with a wide dynamic range. It features a new type of 1.5-inch, 12.8 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, made by Canon, allowing for optimum performance with an ISO range of 100-12800. This sensor, combined with the DIGIC 6 Image Processor, comprises the Canon HS SYSTEM resulting in faster autofocusing speeds over the PowerShot G1 X camera, allowing photographers to capture detailed, vivid images even in low-light conditions.

Featuring a newly-developed f/2.0 – f/3.9, 5x optical zoom lens (equivalent 24-120mm zoom range) with Dual Control Rings, this new camera provides customized zooming and focus-functionality similar to a DSLR camera. With this wide of an aperture, photographers have the ability to isolate their subjects by separating them from a background that is blurred. This gives more control and creative possibilities when using a PowerShot camera. The Dual Control Rings include a Step Ring to adjust various customizable settings and a Continuous Ring to make focusing adjustments during manual focus, as well as additional customizable settings for manual shooting. This new lens features a nine-blade aperture to provide beautiful, blurred backgrounds even at full-zoom range.

“The new high-end PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera delivers incredible, professional-level shooting capabilities in a compact camera body making it the ideal second camera for DSLR shooters,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. “In addition, with the introduction of advanced wireless capabilities such as NFC and enhanced low-light shooting and autofocusing, the G1 X Mark II is a well-rounded professional-level camera that allows photographers to get creative.”

Improved Operation and Performance
The PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera is equipped with a new type of Canon-made, 1.5-inch CMOS sensor to help achieve optimal performance from low to high ISO speeds. It has a default aspect ratio of 3:2 which is the same ratio the advanced user has come to expect when shooting with a DSLR camera. If the photographer wants to switch to a 4:3 ratio, it can be done without impacting the field of view.

The new PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera uses 31 Auto Focus (AF) points, compared to the PowerShot G1 X camera that uses nine AF points, resulting in improved autofocus capabilities allowing the user to easily compose the image and focus on a specific subject in the frame. Utilizing the bright, capacitive touch, three-inch tilt LCD on the PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera helps provide flexibility in shooting by tilting 180 degrees up and 45 degrees down.

The PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera is also compatible with Canon’s new optional electronic viewfinder that mounts to the hot shoe. A new optional grip* will also be available for the PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera. These accessories are ideal for photographers looking for the feel of a DSLR camera with the portability of a point-and-shoot camera.

Seamless Connectivity
The PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi® technology, so users can share still images and videos online quickly and easily using compatible mobile devices.1 Using the Mobile Device Connect button, users can connect to a smartphone, a tablet or a Wi-Fi enabled computer. Connection to the computer is easily done using Canon iMAGE GATEWAY2 through the cloud. For even easier connectivity, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera introduces Near Field Communication (NFC)** – a first for Canon’s G-series cameras – so transferring photos to a compatible Android device can be simple and intuitive. This digital camera’s new remote shooting feature also allows the user to sync the G1 X Mark II with a smartphone or tablet and utilize the shutter, optical zoom and self-timer features from that device.

Extensive Shooting Modes
Ideal for portrait photography, the camera’s Background Defocus mode softens the background behind a subject to help users create professional-looking portraits. In addition, simply pressing the camera’s dedicated movie button allows photographers to capture 1080p Full HD video with ease. And, as commonly found in most DSLR cameras, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera has a full range of shooting and recording modes, including 14-bit RAW + JPEG, for outstanding creative control.

Unique to Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera features Advanced Star Mode with four options to capture images of starry night skies with impeccable quality. The “Star Portrait” and “Star Nightscape” modes help capture the radiance of stars while still allowing you to capture the subject. The “Star Trails” mode captures video trails of stars to turn trails into a luminous still image, while the “Star Time Lapse Movie” mode will shoot images of star movement and then combine the images to make a film that shows the movement of the stars, creating a truly stunning video.

Availability
The PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera will be available starting in April for a retail price of $799.99.

*Optional grip will only be available through the Canon Direct website. Visit www.shop.usa.canon.com
**Compatible with Android devices version 4.0 or later.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II specifications

Price
MSRP	$799.99
Body type
Body type	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Max resolution	4160 x 3120
Other resolutions	4352 x 2904, 4352 x 2448, 3120 x 3120, 2496 x 3120, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1840 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1368, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 1232 x 1536
Image ratio w:h	1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2
Effective pixels	13 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	15 megapixels
Sensor size	1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm)
Sensor size notes	13.1 megapixel at 4:3 12.8 megapixel at 3:2
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	Digic 6
Color filter array	Primary color filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 100-12800
White balance presets	8
Custom white balance	Yes (2 Custom settings)
Image stabilization	Optical
Uncompressed format	RAW
File format	JPEG (Exif v2.3) RAW (14-bit Canon CR2)
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.)	24–120 mm
Optical zoom	5×
Maximum aperture	F2.0 – F3.9
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Autofocus assist lamp	Yes
Digital zoom	Yes (4X)
Manual focus	Yes
Normal focus range	5 cm (1.97″)
Macro focus range	5 cm (1.97″)
Number of focus points	31
Lens mount	Unknown
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Tilting
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	1,040,000
Touch screen	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen type	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Electronic (optional)
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	60 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Exposure modes	Auto Hybrid Auto Program Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual
Scene modes	Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks
Built-in flash	Yes
Flash range	6.80 m
External flash	Yes
Flash modes	Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Continuous drive	5 fps
Self-timer	Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure compensation	±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Format	MPEG-4, H.264
Videography notes	Star Time-Lapse: 1920 x 1080 (15 or 30 fps), Digest Movie: 1280 x 720 (30 fps), Minature Effect: 1280 x 720 or 640 x 480 (1.5 – 6 fps)
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes
Microphone port	No
Headphone port	No
Wireless	Built-In
Wireless notes	with NFC
Remote control	Yes
Physical
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	NB-12L lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	240
Weight (inc. batteries)	553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz)
Dimensions	116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.57 x 2.91 x 2.6″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
GPS	None

Comments

Screen size 3″. Too bad, they had space for 3.8″. So they could put 3.5 “without problems.
I think I’ll buy it anyway 🙂

Canon hits a nice first with this camera:

-Biggest sensor on a compact with fast zoom

The lens itself, if as sharp as G1x’s, may hurt some M4/3 sales…

Very nice… A little late to the party…
Canon will probably have the 4K video up to 2025.

Dear DPReview, could you tell me if it shoots at 16:9 aspect ratio? If it does, what would the resolution be?

finally one good camera .. from canon as well!!

I totally agree with you!! I think that the 180 tiltable lcd is much more useful than the ovf.
I am not sure if I will trade my RX100, which is much smaller…

No EVF/OVF = No Sale!

> (though a $299 XGA EVF is optional)

just like that! and no portrait-tiltable lcd

If you like to shoot in portrait format the new screen is a big disadvantage I will keep my old one no need to upgrade.

Please, can it tilt downward to shoot above heads ?

hope someone can make a hot-shoe mounted mirror with a flexible neck, for overhead and selfies. a hot-shoe mounted smart-phone may work as well via wi-fi.

If you turn it upside-down, you will be able to shoot above heads using the tilted screen. No need to make it more complicated.
Selfies is another problem.

it can do selfies.

Too big to carry. what a failure.

Don’t be so sad. There are smaller cameras in the market.

Canon has phase detection AF on CMOS and this has contrast detect? This is where it belonged.

I don’t really mind dropping the OVF, but the EVF should have been there. An add-on is very unlikely to be robust enough. The OVF isn’t necessary as it excels in speed and manual focus and neither are priorities for this camera anyway. I don’t carry reading glasses when walking and without them the screen is rather hopeless.

Removing manual dials is a really bad idea too. I still love the interface of ancient Minolta DiMAGE A1 – the EVF shoved real-time approximation of the result and a histogram as well and I had both speed and aperture on dials. Similar done with current technology should be quite interesting.

This one I’ll pass.

hmm… You can do exactly the same with the whole G series exept for evf (liveview, histogram and dual dial)
This optional evf completes your needs.
But i agree that an integrated EVF would be better.

I think this is a good all purpose/travel camera, that’s all.

I like that the screen is now tiltable and stays aligned with the center of the lens. Compared to the side-hinged design that Canon normally uses, the new design is much more convenient when shooting from waist level and when shooting macros.

The flash looks a bit odd, as if it could support bounce flash shooting. This would have been great, but since it’s not mentioned in the press release I guess it’s not supported (which is not a surprise, as only a handful of cameras had this feature).

Dropping the poor OVF in favor of an add-on EVF is a very good move, as long as the EVF is priced reasonably.

All in all, a nice upgrade compared to the previous model.

I have the G11 and the lag between the shutter release is pressed and the time when the Picture actually is taken is slower than the Continental drift
Canon have reduced this factor by 56% in the new camera compared with the G1X 1.
Still we have a fairly large and expensive, (800 USD), camera that has to compete with the new m4/3 cameras like the GX7 and GM1
I hope it sells well

no evf, no portrait-tiltable lcd… no-no for me

Exactly the two specs I was waiting for!
No evf – no buy.
I would prefer a built-in evf and an additional flash instead.

This is the only G series camera that *has* an EVF, it’s just not built in.

the G finally gets the 24 eq ff fov … yay! (5× zoom, yet reasonably fast)
but loses the VASS (vari-angle swivel screen) … boo ! (is tilt sufficiently flexible)

can the evf really be effective over an ovf for fast tracking/panning and maintain af (minimal delay)?
or is it meant for less action landscapes with its lower fps …

and video, still lacks full M … hhrrmm …
…
hdr, multexp, nd filter, … filter threads, remote control flexibilty w/o smartphone/tablet … (extra)

Closest focusing distance = ?

In Auto mode, is ISO allowed to surpass 1600?

And how much will that excrescence of an EVF set me back?

I have the G1 X and I was in hopes that the first two points I raised might have been addressed, or redressed. Instead, it’s off with his viewfinder!

Macro mode = 5cm. Can’t remember where I saw it though.

^^^ what he said

Interesting that in both related news items on the front page you don’t mention the camera’s megapixels.

It’s right there in the specs, 13 mp

Gah!

This is a great job by Canon, and if it delivers it’ll deservedly sell of ton of them… but I can’t give up my 24p and 60p video options from “that other” high-end P+S.

(I was hoping to maybe even see a 720p120 option!)

So close!

Richard Butler,

When you will preview this camera, could you please mention the larger aperture at 35mm, 50mm and 85mm ?

Thanks

big sensor…bright fix zoom lens…..and an underwater case….this is it man

I enjoyed the original G1X, and this offers improvements that will please many people. However, I think I’ve seen enough to know this one’s not for me. The switch away from external controls to a touch screen and the move to an external EVF aren’t my thing.

At a very reasonable $799 (IMO) for the feature set plus say $150 for the EVF, a complete Mark II will be around $950. At that price it’s competitive with a number of MILCs and dearer than Sony’s APSC 24mpx A6000 (with BIEVF and 16-50) also announced today. At that price point I think I’ll spend more and get a MILC with BIEVF and a control set I’ll enjoy.

A bit disappointed that it is only 30p and no video manual control.

Would take this in a heartbeat of the Sony RX100II. Sure it’s bigger, but given how much bigger the sensor is and the wider FL range with faster lens it’ll well worth it and it’s hardly big and still pocketable. Should kill the Sony above ISO 400 for noise and probably better Canon’s own APS-C DSLR’s for noise too.

Good to see the optional EVF is 2.4MP too and not 1.4MP. Finally rid of that woeful OVF.

At 116.3 x 74.0 x 66.2mm and 553g, that’s thicker and heavier than taping 2 Canon S120s back to back and trying to shove them in your pocket. While you might be able to (albeit not comfortably), you’re sure to get some funny looks from that bulge.

, I’ve been waiting for a micro four-thirds camera with a fixed lens I guess this is it peoplethe lens seems to be superb and the DIGIC 6 processor is amazing also bigger than micro 4/3 sensorand I already have a Canon flash so I guess this is it

It’ll hurt m4/3 sales for sure.

Carl – I don’t think so. And keep in mind that Canon still doesn’t know how to build a decent MILC like Oly and Pany. (And, yes, I own not only m43 cameras, but also the EOS M.) Also, I’m surprised that you of all people are getting caught up on sensor size. The Canon sensor size is barely larger than a 43 sensor, and it remains to be proven that it stacks up on IQ and DR against the latest Oly (and Sony) and Pany sensors. I’m willing to bet it does not.

gusda9
Draw a square with 3mm sides
That’s how much bigger the G1X sensor is bigger than a m4/3 sensor

Not for $799 Canon…I understand the street price will be lower but still. They aren’t Fuji.

I think they did wake up. A GX7 body alone costs more, and its a smaller sensor. You get a nice w/a to medium tele f/2-3.9 lens on the front of the MK II for less than a m4/3 body with no lens that is comparable to the MKII’s spect- PLUS the MKII is much more compact.

No brainer- Canon know how to sell cameras.

What kind of camera are you expecting for $800 then? I think it’s priced appropriately when you consider the entire package.

Ask yourself how much a 12-62mm f2-3.9 lens would cost for a mirrorless system. It’s like canon is bolting on a decent mirrorless body to the lens for free.

Hey Carl, I’ll say it again, the Canon sensor is barely larger than a 43 sensor. Do you really think that the Canon sensor in this camera is going to demonstrate better IQ and DR than the latest 16 mp 43 sensors from Oly (Sony) and Pany? And, as for size, are you familiar with the E-PM2 and GM1? Canon knows how to sell cameras? That is a stretch to say that the G1X is an example of Canon knowing how to sell cameras. Prove it.

> They aren’t Fuji.

not everyone in the market looking for high price low quality cameras.

Am I the only one who finds it odd that X-Sync speed is almost never listed in specifications? Because it is the first thing I look for.

I look for it too but in this case I believe it is a leaf shutter that syncs at all speeds.

Not bad, not bad at all.. how much is the EVF? Nice that you can attach one, first thought was “no viewfinder.. no way” but read later that you can at least do the plug in finder- not ideal but good. Rest of specs are pretty damn good. Nice.

seems pretty awesome. Looking forward for the review.
DpReview Staff .. can you please review this camera with an underwater casing? Even just a few words? or samples?
I would love to see how this performs under the water.
Might get is for surfing/snorkelling/diving 🙂

Canon is now cannibalizing their DSLR sales with their compact cameras while their mirrorless ILC solution dies in never never land.

Sometimes I wonder if anyone is steering this ship?

If you don’t cannibalize your own product, you’ll eventually get cannibalized by others. Steve Jobs was perfectly happy to let iPhones cannibalize iPods and iPads cannibalize Macs.

And while this camera does compete with EOS M/M2, I doubt it’ll seriously compete with entry class EOS DSLRs. It’s no cheaper than some of the Rebel lens kits, and 120mm tele is just not enough for many types of mom-and-dad shoots (think kids’ soccer games).

Canon’s mirrorless killer may finally have arrived. If you’re the type of person who want good image quality but find the kit zoom sufficient for everything–i.e., like most casual ILC users–why bother picking an MFT body over this one?

Assuming the image quality, AF speed (hopefully they learned something from EOS M!) and UI snappiness are all in place, this could be a real winner. Looking forward to the review.

Especially when you factor in the fact that the lens is f2 at the wide end. It can be used almost anywhere in all kinds of light. And it’s probably like f3.5 at 85mm equivalent, so should be no problem with some decent bg blur for portraits. This could truly be an all in one for many.

So, this gets 31-point AF while the 6D gets 11? Who makes these ass-backwards decisions at Canon? I got a Fuji X camera instead of the 6D I was saving up for, and I have no regrets.

G1xII’s points are PDAF sensor points on the sensor itself versus the 6D much higher low light performing separate PDAF sensor.

i’d say the decisions are fine, your understanding however is not.

The 6D has phase-detection autofocus. Its 11 points are real things corresponding to features on the focus module.

Contrary to what rrccad says above, the G1 X Mark II doesn’t have phase-detection focus on the sensor (or anywhere else). Its 31 focus points are just an arbitrary limitation. I suppose 31 felt like a good number this time.

Dear Canon,

I’ve been buying your G-series cameras for several years because of the excellent external controls.

Unfortunately, I’m sick of them. Slap on a huge sensor and let me menu dive!

-SAYS NO ONE

I laughed out loud when I read this one. Thanks =)

I should make ignorant comments while missing the mention of dual control wheels on the lens….

-SAYS NO ONE!

Kind of agree. I don’t think I’d like using control wheels on the lens. It’s a much more interesting package than the G1X was, though. I’m intrigued, although I suspect I’ll find the body a tad too large for the kind of compact I’m looking for.

Well it really depends on how customizable those lens rings are. If I’m in aperture priority, and I want to zoom with a ring on the lens, I have the other ring to change aperture values. But it’s kind of inconvenient – a small wheel for my right thumb would have been much more ergonomic.

Being a G1X owner I was looking forward to a faster lens, better AF performance and macro performance. Looks like Canon have delivered here.

But why take the swivel screen and all dials away! Why??

Cramming a F2-3.9 lens relative to such a large sensor into the size that they have does deserve a pat on the back. Well done Canon. Look out Sony RX100.

control dials moves to the lens. Looks like tilt LCD on the back. G1x was too beastly to popular. This is a good compromise.

To compete with RX100, obviously. Seriously, G-series body shape (both G1X and G16) started to get ridiculous. Compare to the beauty the G7 was.

The only good reason to remove control dials is to make a much more compact body, which this one isn’t. Not sure what Canon’s rationale was for this decision.

Dangit, wanted 60fps video. Looks like a great stills camera though.

Very interesting news … after all the smaller size will be an extra temptation.

Disney machine!

No phase detection?

I think they’ve done a wonderful job I am very interested I just might get it

This looks like a great camera from Canon. Looks like they are going back to their roots and just making a camera that is great for stills and video.

If I was shopping for a compact camera this would be high on my list. It has a huge sensor(1.5″) for a compact camera. A nice bright focal range(F2.0 – F3.9). And it has a decent video mode with acceptable burst capabilities.

First ever Canon compact camera to excite me. While I thought about the G1X originally, too many things were crippled especially macro to make me want it. This has fixed many issues, is smaller, has high res EVF option, faster lens, etc, what’s not to like?

What an amazing camera this seems to be!!!

I’d like to know more about:
1. Sensor size: in relative terms, how does it compare with APS-C, m4/3 and Sony’s 1″?
2. How are the control rings on the lens working? Fly by wire? How fast and responsive are they?
3. I don’t think I’ve missed something, but the camera is not weatherproof, right?

The sensor is a lot bigger than 1″, some what bigger than m4/3s, and smaller than A-PSC.

Almost as big as APS-C.

APS-C (Standard) ~ 23.5 x 15.6 = 367mm2

APS-C (Canon) = 22.2 x 14.8mm = 329mm2

1.5″ (G1 X Mark II 4:3 crop) = 17.9 x 13.4 = 240mm2

1.5″ (G1 X Mark II – 3:2 crop) = 18.7 x 12.5 = 234mm2

Four Thirds = 17.3 x 13.0 = 225mm2

1″ (RX100) = 13.2 x 8.8 = 116mm2

1/1.7″ (Most Enthusiast compacts) = 7.4 x 5.6 = 41mm2

1/2.3″ (Most compacts) = 6.2 x 4.6 = 29mm2

The results from the current G1X make it pretty clear that a big sensor makes a big difference (and Canon isn’t known for state of the art sensors to begin with). But when you see these numbers it’s obvious how much you give up if you just have to have a small camera.

OK, so it’s slightly bigger than m4/3. That’s good to know – this were to set my standards. Let’s hope image quality stays at the same level with m4/3.
If only they made it weatherproof – this could have been the ultimate travel camera.

G1X2 at 4:3 looks like 18.0 x 13.5 mm2
(244 mm2, divide by 1.04 for 3:2).

> pretty clear that a big sensor makes a big difference
isn’t it the big lens?

I’d take this over an RX100 in a heartbeat. Nice work Canon.

You know how big the G1 X Mark II is …?

What a joke, all these cameras with no view finders. You may as well be holding up a cell phone with your head tilted way back and barley seeing the screen in bright sunlight. This is pathetic. This is the continued dumbing down of photography.

What a joke your comment is

Let me know the last time you were able to see through a OVF tilted in any direction except for directly parallel to your face & still have any idea of what you were shooting.

Your rambling makes no sense.

So get an X100S then.

You are absolutely right. I’m waiting for perfect Canon G for years and see no consistency in Canon’s approach. Instead of making it better an better, they change design and features with every release – bad habit. Instead of delivering world class range-finder, which G1x almost was, they missed it again. G1X needed just some little corrections here and there, but camera by itself was nicely designed. Now the hope rest with Nikon P8000 and Nikon 1V3. Besides OVF (or HQ EVF) I’d like to see all manual controls and really large comfortable grip like those in P7800, 1V2 or about any SONY model.
Maybe next year….. or next after…???

I don’t need a view finder at all. Limits my perspectives.

Obviously in the new GX1 Mk II the screen tilts only vertically – THAT limits my perspectives as well, the screen should hinge sideways, as Canon did in the past.

I see that vertically articulating screens are in fashion across the industry, but useful they are not, compared to side-hinging.

Just want to express my gratitude in all the superb jobs in camera reviews. It’s what sets this site apart from others.

If this camera gets reviewed, please include in the sample gallery a portrait at the tele end of the zoom. It would be nice to see the capability of the camera in isolating objects from the background.

I can’t wait for fuji x30 comparison shots.
This seems pretty sweet though.

No OVF. Pay extra for an EVF. Hello Canon…..anyone home?

Helps keep it small, I don’t think I have ever used the viewfinder on my G11 in 3 or so years of having it.

They included an OVF last time and everyone complained that it was too small and the lens blocked it. And it made the camera too big.

I haven’t used a view finder since 2003, when i got my first PowerShot.

Looks like the RX10’s competition has arrived. Would be interesting to see how these two and the rumoured P8000 (1″ sensor, f/2.0-3.0 24-120mm lens) would compare with each other.

I hope it can at least match the autofocus speed of the RX100.

Wow, something exciting from Canon… who would have thought?

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