Canon G1 X

During CES 2012, an international event being held these days in Las Vegas, Canon has announced the future availability of a new technical features such as compact itself as a viable alternative to a digital SLR, we refer to the model characterized by the letters X Canon G1, G12 developments already in list.

The G1 X it has a 14.3-megapixel CMOS sensor that is slightly smaller than APS-C mounted on most digital SLRs on the market today. This enables shooting of excellent quality even in the harshest conditions thanks to the valuable support offered by Digic image processor 5.

In support, there is a stabilized wide-angle lens that has 4x optical zoom lens that covers focal lengths between 28 and 112 mm equivalent in the traditional format. The ISO sensitivity extends instead to the remarkable value of ISO 12800 ensures brilliant photos and plenty of light even if taken in low light conditions.

Two options to frame the scene: the optical viewfinder or the more convenient VA PureColor LCD II 3.0-inch with a resolution of 920,000 pixels. There are plenty of manual controls to allow for complete customization of the shooting to advanced photographers as well as the ability to shoot in Raw format in addition to traditional JPEG.

The burst has a top speed of 4.5 fps at full resolution. While the HDR mode allows shots with extended dynamic range. Not only pictures, you can also record video in Full HD (1080p at 24 fps) with stereo sound and with the possibility to use the optical zoom during filming. Available from February to 749 euros including VAT.