A seriously well specified compact camera that produces simply superb files for it's size. As a happy G1X owner I was looking to see if the next model would improve upon the first and it does. Not only with the wider, longer, faster, sharper lens, but also in usability.

PowerShot G1 X Mark II is very promising especially in the lens department. Unfortunately, image quality and responsiveness are not so good as compare to computation.

With a price tag around $800 you might be tempted to look past the fixed lens Canon Powershot G1 X Mark II. After all you can find an entry-level DSLR or mirrorless ILC model for less money, giving you more versatility than what you'll find with a fixed lens model.

Great option for portrait photography; Image quality is good most of the time in either RAW or JPEG; Camera has a very solid build; Many options for manual controls and customization; LCD screen tilts and offers touch capability

Extremely high starting price; Control rings are awkward to use and have some responsiveness issues; No viewfinder included (can purchase an external one separately; Camera's menus aren't optimized for touch screen LCD; Optical zoom is small at 5X; Some autofocus misses in certain photography...

I'm not sure why Canon dubbed this PowerShot G1 X a "Mark II." It's a completely different camera than its predecessor: a significantly redesigned body, new sensor, and wider-aperture lens. Basically, everything that matters.

With a couple of exceptions; the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is very well designed with a functional shooting layout

The camera is relatively slow and given the price, the photo quality should be better; Also, the grip isn't big enough to maintain a solid hold

Canon's PowerShot G1X Mark II camera has received a makeover like no other when you compare it to the original G1X. The body has been tweaked to accommodate a bigger lens fixture, and the overall balance of the camera has changed dramatically.

F/2.0-f/3.9 lens with 5x optical zoom; Simple to understand menu system; Very good image quality

Heavy for a compact; Balance isn't great; Button layout could be better

Canon's PowerShot G1X Mark II camera has received a makeover like no other when you compare it to the original G1X.

F/2.0-f/3.9 lens with 5x optical zoom; Simple to understand menu system; Very good image quality

Heavy for a compact; Balance isn't great; Button layout could be better

Canon has been unveiling advanced point and shoot cameras under its PowerShot G series lineup that boast a larger sensor than its regular point-and-shoot counterparts. We have seen the PowerShot G15 and the PowerShot G1X in the past. This time around we got the Powershot G1X Mark II.

Nice with automatic lens cover (its predecessor lacked). Feels plastering work with. Hearty to hold. The display feels better than its predecessor with. 14-bit RAW files are not of the picks and is really nice to work with.

I'm not sure why Canon dubbed this PowerShot G1 X a "Mark II." It's a completely different camera than its predecessor: a significantly redesigned body, new sensor, and wider-aperture lens. Basically, everything that matters. With the PowerShot G1 X, Canon made the poor choice of coupling a great sensor with a relatively narrow-aperture lens. The Mark II incorporates a faster, wider, and longer 24-120mm f/2-3.9 lens which offers closer focus capability. It uses a lower-resolution version of its 1.5-inch CMOS sensor and a new autofocus system, swaps out the articulated LCD for a selfie-friendly tilting version, and drops the optical viewfinder for an optional electronic one.

The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has some solid capabilities and a standout lens, but the overall experience just doesn't live up to its price.

With a couple of exceptions; the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is very well designed with a functional shooting layout.

The camera is relatively slow and given the price, the photo quality should be better; Also, the grip isn't big enough to maintain a solid hold.

The PowerShot G1 X Mark II is an enthusiast compact whose fast lens and large sensor allow it to produce impressive photos in both bright and low light. Its well-built body offers three dials, and numerous controls can be customized.

Very good photo quality; Fast lens with good focal range; capable of very shallow depth-of-field; Solid build quality; with two grips to choose from; Three dial operation: two 'clicky'; one smooth; 3-inch tilting LCD flips up 180 degrees for self-portraits; Highly customizable (buttons; dials; and...

Considerable shadow noise in Raw; Abrupt highlight clipping; Program line's tendency to use wide apertures can lead to unintentional background blur; Inner lens ring can be frustratingly unresponsive; AF system can struggle in low contrast / low light situations; No manual focus or exposure...