REVIEWS / POINT AND SHOOT / CANON INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Canon PowerShot G1 X Review

23 May, 2012, 5:22 pm IST | by Aaron Almeida | Point and Shoot

Point and Shoot

Very large point and shoot camera

Very large point and shoot camera
Screen can fold in to protect it against scratches
The side profile of the G1 X is thicker than most other professional point and shoot options
The hand grip featured at the front assists in the handling
The vari angle screen at the back
4x optical zoom found here
Controls at the back are convenient to use
Pop up flash located here

PRICE IN INDIA

47,995

TECH2 RATING

7.0

AVERAGE USER RATING

8.5

How we test

CONTACT

Canon India Private Limited

 info@canon.co.in

 +91 0124 4160 000

 www.canon.co.in


Performance
To start off with the performance of the camera, one will have to handle this with both hands as it is larger than most compact cameras available. One would need to use the neck strap as well, as the camera weighs 534g, which will be quite strenuous for shooting images at long stretches, especially on hikes or other trips where the camera cannot be placed down. The location of the buttons is good and one can easily reach controls on either side without any hassle.

Macro image

Macro image

 

 

We shot images outdoors, indoors as well as in a closed environment to test the performance of the camera. We were left with being more than impressed. Shooting images outdoors, we could make out the detail in each capture clearly and colours appeared accurately, with them not appearing too vibrant or dull. While capturing images outdoors, we noticed that skin tones rendered really well with the hues not appearing enhanced.

 

The camera performs brilliantly indoors as well and we noticed that the grain is kept to a minimal. When using manual settings, we observed that the noise levels were not high. At ISO set to 3200 or even 6400, images were usable. However a strange feature noticed here is that the camera, in auto mode does not click pictures at higher than ISO 1600. We found this to be quite strange as the camera features a maximum ISO of 12800. The camera, however has some really bad auto focusing capabilities. In macro shots, this is very noticeable as the subject that one wants to focus on does not get locked. One will need to retry focusing till the desired subject gets locked. The image quality is good thereafter and like the rest of the still image performances, the macro shots captured well.

 

ISO sensitivity test

ISO sensitivity test

 


ISO Sensitivity Test
The ISO of this camera ranges from 100 to 12800 with multiple f-stops in between ranges. We observed that at upto ISO 1600, the image was relatively clear of any image noise and this was great as not any point and shoot camera can achieve this task. Images shot at ISO set to 6400, had noise, but it was not that bad, either. At ISO 12800, the image noise was visible, but if images are shot in a controlled environment, then these images shot at this setting can be used too.

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Performance - ISO Sensitivity


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Features
The features component of the score is rated based on the kind of features present on a particular product. Features are a big part of what people look for when they’re buying a new product such as a phone or a camera.

Performance
The performance score is derived from the benchmarks and tests run on the product. In case of the subjective scores, an average of the scores given by the group of reviewers is considered.

Build Quality
The build quality of a product is important so that it doesn’t fall apart after some use. The build quality scores from the way the product is designed and the kind of materials used in the product.

Value
Value for money comes from the fact that a cheap product is able to provide most of the performance of a higher priced product. Once again, value for money is judged by comparing pricing and performance of products in a particular price range or category. 

There are many other aspects of the product that are looked at such as the bundled software and accessories. All of these scores are aggregated together to form the final score.

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1 - 3

The product is bad in almost every aspect. We strongly advise against purchasing this product.

4 - 6

An average product that isn't the best you can buy, but isn't the worst either.

7 - 8

Product with this rating is highly recommended because it's priced sensibly, has a good set of features and performs well.

9 - 10

Exceptionally excellent product with features and performance unlike any we've seen in the past. A must-have for everyone!

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