What is the crop factor of the Canon G1 X?
The Canon PowerShot G1 X is equipped with an 1.5-inch sensor, whose diagonal measures 23.4mm. The sensor has a crop factor (or format factor, or focal length multiplier) of 1.85.
The crop factor is defined as the ratio of the 35mm full-frame film diagonal to the diagonal of a digital sensor. This number indicates how a lens behaves in relation to the size of the image sensor.
Sensor size comparison with a film slide
With a crop factor of 1.85, the sensor in the Canon G1 X is smaller than the receptor area of a 35mm film slide or negative. As a result, the lens that is attached to the Canon G1 X will offer a narrower angle of view and provide deeper depth of field than a lens of similar focal length and aperture on a film camera. The equivalent focal length is obtained by multiplying the actual focal length of the lens with the crop factor. For example, a 27mm lens on the Canon G1 X will provide the same angle of view and depth of field as a 50mm normal lens on a film camera (27mm * 1.85 = 50mm).
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Canon G1 X 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 | 1.5-inch | 14.2 | 4352 | 3264 | 1080/24p | 21.7 | 10.8 | 644 | 60 | |
2. | Canon 450D | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2848 | none | 21.9 | 10.8 | 692 | 61 | |
3. | Canon 500D | APS-C | 15.1 | 4752 | 3168 | 1080/20p | 21.7 | 11.5 | 663 | 63 | |
4. | Canon 650D | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 722 | 62 | |
5. | Canon 1100D | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2848 | 720/30p | 21.9 | 11.0 | 755 | 62 | |
6. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 1.5-inch | 13.0 | 4160 | 3120 | 1080/30p | 21.5 | 10.8 | 581 | 58 | |
7. | Canon G16 | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.0 | 11.7 | 230 | 54 | |
8. | Canon S120 | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.3 | 11.9 | 246 | 56 | |
9. | Canon SX50 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/24p | 20.3 | 11.2 | 179 | 47 | |
10. | Leica V-LUX 3 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 19.7 | 11.0 | 430 | 42 | |
11. | Leica V-LUX 4 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 19.8 | 11.1 | 501 | 43 | |
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age. |
In the United States, the G1X was initially launched in January 2012 at a price of $799.
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Camera Model | Canon G1 X | |
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Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Camera Lens | 28-112mm f/2.8-5.8 | |
Launch Date | January 2012 | |
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 | 14.2 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 4 352 x 3 264 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 4.30 μm | |
Pixel Density | 5.43 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
Movie Capability | 1080/24p Video | |
ISO Setting | 100 - 12 800 ISO | |
Image Processor | DIGIC 5 | |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 60 | |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 21.7 | |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 10.8 | |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 644 | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 74% | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 922k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | |
V-logging Friendliness | Front-flip possible | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 1.9 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | no | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Canon NB-10L power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 250 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
117 x 81 x 65 mm (4.6 x 3.2 x 2.6 in) |
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Camera Weight | 534 g (18.8 oz) |
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