Canon has announced the successor for PowerShot G1 X large-sensor compact: the G1 X Mark II. The G1 X II improves upon its predecessor in many ways. It's smaller, features a faster 24-120mm equivalent F2.0-3.9 lens (with closer focusing distances), a 31-point AF system, dual lens rings, a touchscreen LCD that can tilt upward by 180°, and Wi-Fi with NFC. One added trick is that the G1 X II can shoot at 3:2 or 4:3 with the same field-of-view. The catch? No more optical viewfinder (though a $299 XGA EVF is optional). In Europe the G1 X II will be sold with an accessory grip included; US customers can buy an optional accessory grip (GR-DC1A) from Canon for $29.99.
Canon G1 X Mark II Key Specification :
- 13 megapixels
- 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm) CMOS Sensor
- Digic 6 Image Processing
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 24–120 mm F2.0 - 3.9
- 31 Number of focus points
- 3″ Tilting LCD screen with 1,040,000 dots
- 5 fps Continuous drive
- 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
- Built in Wi-Fi and NFC
- NB-12L lithium-ion battery
- 116 x 74 x 66 mm
- 553 g
The G1 X Mark II will be available in April for $799.
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