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

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

Attribute
Canon EOS M ×
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II ×
General
ModelCanon EOS MCanon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberEOS MG1X Mark II
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)109116
Width (mm)3266
Height (mm)6774
Weight (g)503563
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon G1X
SuccessorCanon EOS MCanon G1X Mark II
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)1813.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)332.27233.75
Sensor width (mm)22.318.7
Sensor height (mm)14.912.5
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.34.3
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 score6558
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.121.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.210.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)827581
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 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
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+l/f jpeg
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)4.25.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo))MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF-M-
LensCanon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 88.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.15
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.06 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)255
Filter thread (mm)58-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor: FlexiZone - Multi (31 zones, AF at the touched Zone), Single; Face Detection + Tracking AFContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder type-Optional EVF available.
Focus peaking-+
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 (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • twilight and sunset
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative metering, partial metering (center: approx. 11%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.8%), center-weighted average meteringEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control modeScene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fe lock
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye
  • 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 range description-Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T))
Max flash sync (s)1/200-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • raw+l/f jpeg
  • 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
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional rc-6 wireless remote
  • and via wi-fi
  • optional rs-60e3 wired release
Connections (extended)
  • external 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • mini hdmi
  • micro hdmi
  • remote jack (for optional rs60-e3 wired remote switch)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.941.01
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.021.14
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.331.24
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.25.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)13-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.41.5
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.11.3
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.740.21
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.37
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.170.24
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-1.03
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.09
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, wide area mode = 0.878sFill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s
Startup time (s)2.72
Play -> record time (s)1.41.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-3.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230240
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E12Proprietary NB-12L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble1 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
  • eos digital solutions disc
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows xp inc sp3 / vista inc sp1 and sp2 (excl. starter edition) / 7 (excl. starter edition) os x v10.6-10.7 (intel processor required)
  • mac os
  • windows vista/7/8
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFull HD movies with Movie Servo AF, manual exposure control, built-in stereo mic with manual audio level adjustment, Video Snapshot12.8MP 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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