Canon G1X Mark II vs Canon EOS M10

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Canon G1X Mark II vs Canon EOS M10

1.5 inch 233.8mm²
13.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Succeeded by the Canon G1X Mark III
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M100
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Differences

Canon G1X Mark II advantages over Canon EOS M10

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.21 vs 0.34 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
5.3 fps vs 4.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Canon G1X Mark II

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS M10 test data on DxO Mark G1X Mark II test data on DxO Mark

753 vs 581 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
35 mm vs 66 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
301g vs 563g
Lighter weight
More pixels
18.0 vs 13.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster RAW shooting
4.2 fps vs 1.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Wider, longer, faster lens than predecessor, with good overall optical quality; Faster AF performance; Closer macro shooting; Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC with remote shooting; Decent JPEG burst performance; Excellent build quality.
Localized flare issue when wide open; No real net improvement in image quality over predecessor; Slow burst mode when shooting RAW files; Poor battery life; Video quality is so-so (not like Canon DSLRs).
Read our Canon G1X Mark II Review

User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality
No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Canon G1X Mark II

Fujifilm X-M1

$599
1.5 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon G1X Mark II vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Canon G1X Mark II

Fujifilm X-A1

$599
1.5 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon G1X Mark II vs Fujifilm X-A1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-A1

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Panasonic LX100

Canon G1X Mark II

Panasonic LX100

$599
1.5 inch

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G1X Mark II vs Panasonic LX100

Canon EOS M10

Panasonic LX100

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Panasonic LX100

Compared to Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Canon G1X Mark II

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$599
1.5 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$875
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G1X Mark II vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Canon EOS M10

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$875
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Compared to Panasonic LX100 II

Canon G1X Mark II

Panasonic LX100 II

$599
1.5 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G1X Mark II vs Panasonic LX100 II

Canon EOS M10

Panasonic LX100 II

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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