Canon PowerShot G1 X

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Model Name:	Canon PowerShot G1 X
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Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	G1 X
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$799.99
Street Price:	$738.86
Date Available:	2012-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	19.2 oz (543 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.6 x 3.2 x 2.5 in. (117 x 81 x 65 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4352 x 3264 (14.2 MP, 4:3), 4352 x 2904 (12.6 MP, Other), 4352 x 2448 (10.7 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 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), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2608 x 3264 (8.5 MP, Other), 1840 x 2304 (4.2 MP, Other), 960 x 1200 (1.2 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.5
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	24p, 30p, 30p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	15.00
CMOS Size (inches):	1.5"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	16:9, 4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	14.30
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 112 mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	20 - 70 cm 7.9 - 27.6 in
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (W) / f/5.8 (T) - f/16, with built-in ND filter
Lens Thread:	58mm
Lens Thread Type:	Adapter
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
OLED Screen:	No
Touchscreen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/4000
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap
Self Timer:	1 - 30 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	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 (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 1.6-23 ft. (W), 3.3-10.2 ft. (T) (50cm-7.0m (W), 1.0-3.1m (T))
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot-Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.CR2)
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch)
Included Software:	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-10L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	250
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, 1.5-inch 14-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5, HS System, Full HD Video (1080p24), 14-bit RAW, High-Speed Burst HQ (4.5 fps for 6 frames), HDR mode, Flash Hot-shoe.

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