- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax Q7
Q7 vs Q-S1 |
Canon G1X Mark II
G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III |
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | Q-S1 | G1X Mark III |
Alternate Model Number(s): | G1X III | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $499.95 | $1299.00 |
Street Price: | $349.95 | $999.00 |
Date Available: | 2014-08-31 | 2017-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
7.2 oz
(203 g)
includes batteries |
14.1 oz
(399 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in. (105 x 58 x 34 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: | 12.4 | 24.2 |
Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.60mm x 5.70mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.90 microns | 3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 4.6x | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | 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: |
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), 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), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
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 (Exif 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 9.3 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
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: | Pentax Q | n/a |
Lens: | 02 Standard Zoom smc Pentax 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 ED AL [IF] | Canon Zoom Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups with 3 double-sided aspherical elements and 1 single-sided aspherical element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 23 - 69mm | 24 - 72mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 15mm | 15 - 45mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8 | 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: | 40.5mm | 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: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center | 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 O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount) | 0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter correction, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | 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): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 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 | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto: ISO 100 to 12800 (1/3 EV steps); Bulb mode up to ISO 1600 | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temperature, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 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: | Scene: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, HDR, Quick Macro, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf&Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye); HDR Capture: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2; Dynamic Range Adjustment: Highlight and/or Shadow correction | 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): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing 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): | 4.9 m / 16.1 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent. GN of ~7m at ISO 200. | 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 | 1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | Eye-Fi | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG | .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
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: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or optional wired |
Connections (extended): | Micro (Type D) HDMI | 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): | 1.50 | 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): | 5 | 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): | 250 shots | 200 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 200 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | 85 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI68 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI68 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: | Digital Camera Utility 5 | No disc is included; Canon software can be downloaded from their website. |
OS Compatibility: | Windows Vista/7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.6+ | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | New body, faster focusing, continuous AF in movies for Performance-series lenses with the exception of the 06 Telephoto Zoom. Also adds Antique and Fade Color effects, but removes Cross Processing and Watercolor effects. Available in 40 color combinations via Pentax's Color To Order system, of which four combinations are also available at retail. |