- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon G1X Mark II
G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | X2 | G1X Mark III |
Alternate Model Number(s): | G1X III | |
Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $1995.00 | $1299.00 |
Street Price: | $1,499.00 | $999.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-05-10 | 2017-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
12.2 oz
(345 g)
includes batteries |
14.1 oz
(399 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.9 x
2.7 x
2.0 in. (124 x 69 x 52 mm) |
4.5 x
3.1 x
2.0 in. (115 x 78 x 51 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 24.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.79 microns | 3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1824 (5.4 MP, Other), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1), 24064 x 2800 (67.4 MP, Other), 6000 x 2800 (16.8 MP, Other), 16000 x 4200 (67.2 MP, Other), 4200 x 4000 (16.8 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, .DNG RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 9.3 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
|
Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) | |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | 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; 9 elements in 8 groups with 3 double-sided aspherical elements and 1 single-sided aspherical element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 36mm | 24 - 72mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 24mm | 15 - 45mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/16.0 in 1/3EV steps | f/2.8 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/16 with 9-blade Circular Diaphragm; ND Filter (3-stop): On / Auto / Off |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
10 -
50 cm 3.9 - 19.7 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | 37.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x), ZoomPlus 6x (total) | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection | Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selection; Freely position 1 AF point / 1 AF Zone (9 points, 3x3 grid) via manual selection; Touch AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional optical or EVF. | 0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter correction, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,360,000 dots (786,666 pixels) |
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 | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12500 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500 | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
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, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temperature, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
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, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Custom 1, Custom 2, SCN (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Panoramic Shot, Panning, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Art Bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR, Underwater, Fireworks), Movie (Standard, Short Clip, Manual, Time-lapse Movie) | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 10, 2 or custom 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, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction, Second Curtain Synchro; E-TTL with EX series Speedlites |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 29.5 ft. (9.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 14.8 ft. (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: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .DNG RAW | .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) | |
Included Memory: | 110.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | Yes |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
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,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or optional wired | |
Connections (extended): | Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Wired Remote Switch | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.43 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.41 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 9.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 | 23 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.4 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.4 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.12 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.12 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.100 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.40 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.033 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 2.1 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.4 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 450 shots | 200 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 200 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | 85 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration) | No disc is included; Canon software can be downloaded from their website. |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: |