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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: |
WX50 |
G1X Mark II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$199.99 |
$799.99 |
Street Price: |
$226.62 |
$599.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-03-15 |
2014-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
4.1 oz
(117 g)
includes batteries
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19.9 oz
(563 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.6 x
2.0 x
0.8 in.
(92 x
52 x
19 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: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Exmor R |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
13.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1.5 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
233.75mm2 (18.70mm x 12.50mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.34 microns |
4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2, 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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58 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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21.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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10.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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581 |
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 10480 x 4096
(42.9 MP,
Other), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1920
(9.4 MP,
Other), 3424 x 1920
(6.6 MP,
16:9) |
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, MPO |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
5.3 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i(FX))
1440x1080 (60i(FH))
1440x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspheric elements |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
125mm
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24 -
120mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.5 -
22.5mm
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12.5 -
62.5mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.6 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - ?? |
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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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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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: |
2x Precision, up to 72x Smart Zoom |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Multi Point, Center Weighted, Spot, Tracking, Face Tracking |
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: |
LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Optional EVF available. |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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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: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,800 dots
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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: |
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Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater, One Push |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1600 - 4 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Picture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration), 3D, Background Defocus, High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Underwater, Gourmet, Pet Mode, iAuto, Superior Auto, Panorama (Intelligent, Underwater, 3D) |
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, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
1 - 30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto |
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: |
ISO Auto: Approx.0.2m to 5.3m (7-7/8 in to 17 ft 4-3/4 in) W / Approx. 1.0m to 2.2 m (3 ft 3-3/8 in to 7 ft 2-5/8in) T |
Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 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: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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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: |
AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
19.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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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: |
No |
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): |
Mini HDMI |
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): |
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1.01 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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1.14 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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1.24 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
5.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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1.5 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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1.3 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.21 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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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): |
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0.238 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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1.03 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.091 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s |
Startup Time: |
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2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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1.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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3.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
240 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 NP-BN/NP-BN1 |
Proprietary NB-12L |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NB-12L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Windows Picture Motion Browser, PMP Portable |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows Vista/7/8, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Full HD 1080i60 movies, 9 Picture Effects, Extra High Sensitivity, Dual-Record captures 12MP stills during video recording, 10x virtual zoom via "Clear Image Zoom" technology. Available in silver and black. |
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. |