Canon G1X Mark II vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

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

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Olympus OM-D E-M1 II

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Predecessor:	Canon G1X G1X vs G1X Mark II	Olympus E-M1 E-M1 vs E-M1 II
Successor:	Canon G1X Mark III G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III	Olympus E-M1 Mark III E-M1 II vs E-M1 Mark III
General
Model Number:	G1X Mark II	E-M1 II
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$799.99	$1999.99
Street Price:	$599.00	$1,324.00
Date Available:	2014-04-30	2016-12-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	19.9 oz (563 g) includes batteries	20.2 oz (574 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.6 x 2.9 x 2.6 in. (116 x 74 x 66 mm)	5.3 x 3.6 x 2.7 in. (134 x 91 x 69 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	13.1	20.4
Sensor Format:	1.5 inch	4/3
Sensor size:	233.75mm² (18.70mm x 12.50mm)	226.2mm² (17.40mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.30 microns	3.36 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	58	80
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.5	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8	12.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	581	1,312
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	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)	5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	JPEG, 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.3	60.6
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	4096x2160 (24p) 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 4096x2160 (15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 3840x2160 (25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens	n/a
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:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	2x (3x in movie mode)
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)	Advanced Dual FAST AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All target, group target (9-area or 5- area), single target
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional EVF available.	EVF; High-speed (120fps) low latency (6ms) 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		1.48x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)	1,037,000 dots (345,667 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	Yes
Selfie Screen:	Yes	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:		14.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps	AUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB (Kelvin), One-touch WB (4); WB Tuning: +/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/32000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE	Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control
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	3 Custom settings; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color, Vintage, Partial Color, Soft Focus Effect, Pin-Hole Effect, White Edge Effect, Frame Effect, Star Light Effect, Blur Effect, B&W Effect, Picture Tone, Shade Effect), Underwater Wide/Underwater Macro, HDR1/2, Live Bulb, Live Time, Live Composite, Focus Stacking
Self Timer:	1 - 30 seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	80.0 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
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 Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual 1/1 (FULL) - 1/64
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	9.0 m / 29.5 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T))	Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:		1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot-Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-II
Other Memory:		Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	Yes	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional RS-60E3 wired release, and via Wi-Fi	Optional wired or via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch)	Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB 3.0 Type C, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack, 2.5mm wired remote jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.01	<0.3
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	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.3	60.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	51
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.5	60.6
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	Unlimited	51
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.3	60.6
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	Unlimited	50
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.21 seconds	0.11 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	0.052 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	1.03 seconds	0.37 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.091 seconds	0.032 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s
Startup Time:	2.0 seconds	0.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.5 seconds	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.2 seconds	6.9 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	240 shots	440 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:		90 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-12L	Proprietary BLH-1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	1720mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-12L Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary BLH-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM	Olympus Viewer 3
OS Compatibility:	Windows Vista/7/8, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	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.