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| Predecessor: |
Canon G1X
G1X vs G1X Mark II |
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| Successor: |
Canon G1X Mark III
G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | SD15 | G1X Mark II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $799.99 | |
| Street Price: | $1,500.00 | $599.00 |
| Date Available: | 2010-06-30 | 2014-04-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 24.0 oz (680 g) |
19.9 oz
(563 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.7 x
4.2 x
3.2 in. (144 x 107 x 81 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: | Foveon X3 | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 4.7 | 13.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 0.98 inch | 1.5 inch |
| Sensor size: | 285.66mm2 (20.70mm x 13.80mm) | 233.75mm2 (18.70mm x 12.50mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.84 microns | 4.30 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.7x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2, 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | Full Color | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 58 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.5 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 581 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
2640 x 1760
(4.6 MP,
3:2), 2640 x 1485 (3.9 MP, 16:9), 1872 x 1248 (2.3 MP, 3:2), 1312 x 880 (1.2 MP, Other) |
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 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.X3F) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 5.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
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| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sigma SA bayonet | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 120mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 12.5 - 62.5mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.0 (W) / f3.9 (T) - f/16, with 9-blade aperture | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | Varies with lens | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 5-point phase-difference detection | 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: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.9x mag. | Optional EVF available. |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.90x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 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: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (100-200), Auto with Flash (100-400), 50*, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200* (*Extended mode) | Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 77-segment Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Center Area, 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: | 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 or 10 seconds | 1 - 30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | S-TTL; Forced On, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction | 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): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T)) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 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: | Microdrive / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.X3F) | 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| 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 Full (LOW) Speed,FireWire | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | RS-31 Wireless, CR-21 Wired | Optional RS-60E3 wired release, and via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | DC input | 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): | 1.01 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.14 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.24 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 5.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 21 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.5 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.3 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 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): | 0.238 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 1.03 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.091 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s | |
| Startup Time: | 2.0 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.5 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 240 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 250 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-21 | Proprietary NB-12L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-21 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: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Sigma Photo Pro 4.0 | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows Vista/7/8, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 14MP Foveon X3 Sensor, True II Processor. | 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. |
