Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 70D and Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II

Comparison of Canon EOS 70D and Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 70D ×
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 70DCanon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number70DG1X Mark II
Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)139116
Width (mm)7966
Height (mm)10474
Weight (g)1,233563
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 60DCanon G1X
SuccessorCanon 80DCanon G1X Mark II
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.213.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)337.5233.75
Sensor width (mm)22.518.7
Sensor height (mm)1512.5
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.114.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.6-
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 4:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score6858
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.521.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.610.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)926581
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 1280(1.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1696 x 1280(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2432 x 2432(5.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3248 x 2432(7.9 mp other)
  • 3468 x 2048(7.1 mp other)
  • 3468 x 2432(8.4 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3072(16.8 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1840 x 2304(4.2 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2496 x 3120(7.8 mp other)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3120 x 3120(9.7 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 4160 x 3120(13.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4352 x 2448(10.7 mp 16:9)
  • 4352 x 2904(12.6 mp 3:2)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.75.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-S-
LensCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 216.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.55
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.06 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)395
Filter thread (mm)67-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 19-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AFContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterOptional EVF available.
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.59-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.95-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 12800 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • 500k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (7.7%), Spot (3.0%)Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), No FlashScene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • manual
  • wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependent; GN= 12m (39.4 ft.) at ISO 100, works out to about 11.2 feet at f/3.5 and 7 feet at f/5.6Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T))
Max flash sync (s)1/250-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot-Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ir wireless or wi-fi
  • optional wired
  • and via wi-fi
  • optional rs-60e3 wired release
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • wired remote jack
  • micro hdmi
  • remote jack (for optional rs60-e3 wired remote switch)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.31.01
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.331.14
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.321.24
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.75.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)65-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.71.5
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)14-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.71.3
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.080.21
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.37
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.65-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.24
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.161.03
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.09
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Auto Selection AF lag = 0.093sLV:"Quick Mode"(Phase Detect) Single-point AF lag = 0.506sFlexiZone AF, Single-point AF lag = 0Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s
Startup time (s)0.72
Play -> record time (s)0.11.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.23.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210240
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)920-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-12L
Usable battery types
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-12L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • )
  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows vista/7/8
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 20.2-megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor, Dual-Pixel CMOS AF system for Live View and movie modes12.8MP 1.5-inch CMOS sensor, f/2.-3.9 5x zoom, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p60 Full HD video, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC



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