What is the sensor size of the Canon G1 X Mark II?
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is a digital camera that has an 1.5-inch sensor at its core. This imager measures 18.7mm in width and 14.0mm in height, so that the total imaging area of the sensor amounts to 262 mm2.
The G1X Mark II provides an image resolution of 13 megapixels, based on 4 160 horizontal pixels and 3 120 vertical pixels.
Sensor size comparison with a film slide
The sensor diagonal measures 23.4mm, which gives rise to a format factor (or crop factor) of 1.85. Hence, the Canon G1 X Mark II is a crop-sensor camera, as its sensor is smaller than a traditional 35mm film slide or negative.
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Canon G1 X Mark II to those of several similar cameras. The reported DXO values are indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better), covering color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape), and high-ISO noise (DXO Sports). Larger sensor cameras tend to outperform cameras of the same generation that are equipped with a smaller imager. On the other hand, larger sensors are more expensive and require bigger and heavier lenses than smaller light receptors.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
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1. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 1.5-inch | 13.0 | 4160 | 3120 | 1080/30p | 21.5 | 10.8 | 581 | 58 | |
2. | Canon G1 X | 1.5-inch | 14.2 | 4352 | 3264 | 1080/24p | 21.7 | 10.8 | 644 | 60 | |
3. | Canon G5 X | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 21.4 | 12.3 | 471 | 62 | |
4. | Canon G16 | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.0 | 11.7 | 230 | 54 | |
5. | Canon S120 | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.3 | 11.9 | 246 | 56 | |
6. | Canon SX60 | 1/2.3 | 14.2 | 4608 | 3072 | 1080/60p | 19.2 | 10.8 | 127 | 39 | |
7. | Canon T1i | APS-C | 15.1 | 4752 | 3168 | 1080/20p | 21.7 | 11.5 | 663 | 63 | |
8. | Canon T6s | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/30p | 22.6 | 12.0 | 915 | 70 | |
9. | Canon XSi | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2848 | none | 21.9 | 10.8 | 692 | 61 | |
10. | Olympus Stylus 1 | 1/1.7 | 11.8 | 3968 | 2976 | 1080/30p | 20.7 | 11.6 | 179 | 51 | |
11. | Panasonic LX100 | Four Thirds | 12.7 | 4112 | 3088 | 4K/30p | 22.3 | 12.5 | 553 | 67 |
In the United States, the G1X Mark II was initially launched in February 2014 at a price of $799.
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Camera Model | Canon G1 X Mark II | |
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Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Camera Lens | 24-120mm f/2.0-3.9 | |
Launch Date | February 2014 | |
Launch Price | USD 799 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
Sensor Format | 1.5" Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 18.7 x 14.0 mm | |
Sensor Area | 262 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 23.4 mm | |
Crop Factor | 1.85x | |
Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 4 160 x 3 120 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 4.49 μm | |
Pixel Density | 4.96 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | |
ISO Setting | 100 - 12 800 ISO | |
Image Processor | DIGIC 6 | |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 58 | |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 21.5 | |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 10.8 | |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 581 | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Viewfinder optional | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | |
V-logging Friendliness | Front-flip possible | |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 5.2 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | UHS-I | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
Near-Field Communication | NFC built-in | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Canon NB-12L power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 240 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.6 x 2.9 x 2.6 in) |
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Camera Weight | 553 g (19.5 oz) |
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