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| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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| Predecessor: |
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Canon G1X
G1X vs G1X Mark II
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| Successor: |
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Canon G1X Mark III
G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III
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| Model Number: |
SD990 IS |
G1X Mark II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
IXUS 980 IS |
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| Camera Format: |
Compact |
Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
| Retail Price: |
$399.99 |
$799.99 |
| Street Price: |
|
$599.00 |
| Date Available: |
2008-10-15 |
2014-04-30 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
5.6 oz
(160 g)
|
19.9 oz
(563 g)
includes batteries
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| Size: |
3.8 x
2.4 x
1.1 in.
(97 x
62 x
28 mm)
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4.6 x
2.9 x
2.6 in.
(116 x
74 x
66 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
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| Effective Megapixels: |
14.7 |
13.1 |
| Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
1.5 inch |
| Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
233.75mm2 (18.70mm x 12.50mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.72 microns |
4.30 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
3:2, 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
|
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 Resolution: |
4416 x 3312
(14.6 MP,
4:3),
4416 x 2480
(11.0 MP,
16:9),
3456 x 2592
(9.0 MP,
4:3),
2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3),
1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3),
640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
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 2.2) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.4 |
5.3 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
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| HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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| Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
36 -
133mm
|
24 -
120mm
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| Focal Length (actual): |
7.7 -
28.5mm
|
12.5 -
62.5mm
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| Zoom Ratio: |
3.69x |
5.00x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (W) - f/5.8 (T) |
f/2.0 (W) / f3.9 (T) - f/16, with 9-blade aperture |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
|
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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| Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm
2.0 -
19.7 in
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| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect with Face 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: |
Optical / LCD
|
No / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
Real image optical zoom |
Optional EVF available. |
| Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
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| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.5 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
|
1,040,000 dots
(345,600 px)
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| Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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| Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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| Maximum ISO (native): |
|
12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
|
100 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene mode |
Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1600 - 15 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
No |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist |
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: |
1 - 30 seconds |
1 - 30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
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| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro |
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): |
n/a |
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.6m (W), 1.6-7.9 ft./50cm-2.4m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T)) |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/500 |
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| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
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| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
|
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
|
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| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
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14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
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| 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 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
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Optional RS-60E3 wired release, and via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): |
|
Micro HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch) |
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.00 |
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 |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.4 |
5.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
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): |
0.50 seconds |
0.21 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.60 seconds |
0.37 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
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| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
|
0.238 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
1.03 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.085 seconds |
0.091 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s |
| Startup Time: |
1.7 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
|
1.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
8.0 seconds |
3.2 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
280 shots |
240 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
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| Battery Life, Video: |
|
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| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-5L |
Proprietary NB-12L |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-5L 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 |
| Included Software: |
Canon software suite |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows Vista/7/8, Mac OS |
| Notes & Features: |
New DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction. |
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. |
