- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon G12
G12 vs G15 |
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Successor: |
Canon G16
G15 vs G16 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | X2 | G15 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1995.00 | $499.99 |
Street Price: | $1,499.00 | $649.95 |
Date Available: | 2012-05-10 | 2012-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
12.2 oz
(345 g)
includes batteries |
12.3 oz
(350 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.9 x
2.7 x
2.0 in. (124 x 69 x 52 mm) |
4.2 x
3.0 x
1.6 in. (107 x 76 x 40 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 12.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.79 microns | 1.90 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 46 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 19.9 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 165 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4944 x 3272
(16.2 MP,
Other), 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4288 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, .DNG RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 10.2 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
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Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM) | |
Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH, 8 elements in 6 groups with 1 aspherical element | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 36mm | 28 - 140mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 24mm | 6.1 - 30.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/16.0 in 1/3EV steps | f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | Via optional lens adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional optical or EVF. | Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 922,000 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12500 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 80 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500 | Auto, ISO 80 to 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, halogen, daylight, flash, cloudy, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting with fine tuning | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Smart multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, selective (spot) metering | 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, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Creative Filters (High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap) | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 1 - 30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, flash exposure correction, red-eye correction, fill-in flash, slow sync, studio, 1st/2nd curtain sync | 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: | n/a | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58 | Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .DNG RAW | 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM) | |
Included Memory: | 110.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
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 |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wired | |
Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Remote Terminal | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.07 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.83 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 2.91 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 10.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 | 10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.2 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 20 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.46 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.46 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.454 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.71 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.073 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.7 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 450 shots | 350 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 770 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary NB-10L |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-10L 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: | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration) | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Fast f/1.8(W)-f/2.8(T) lens, DIGIC 5 processor, Intelligent Image Stabilization, improved AF performance, 10 fps High-Speed Burst mode, Full HD 1080p24 video, 58 scene Smart Auto, supports conversion lenses. |