Canon G1 X Mark II review

Canon seems to have returned to top premium compact form with the updated version of its G1 X camera.

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Canon G1 X II
Recommended
Although there's no viewfinder built-in, an optional EVF is available if you feel the need.

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Canon G1 X Mark II

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Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 100 score: 24 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 200 score: 22 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 400 score: 22 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 800 score: 22 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 1600 score: 20 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 3200 score: 20 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 6400 score: 20 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 12800 score: 20 (Click here to see full resolution image)

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Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 100 score: 24 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 200 score: 24 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 400 score: 24 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 800 score: 24 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 1600 score: 22 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 3200 score: 22 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 6400 score: 20 (Click here to see full resolution image)

Canon G1 X Mark II

ISO 12800 score: 20 (Click here to see full resolution image)

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