Canon powershot G1X

Canon G1 X specification highlights

• 14MP 1.5" CMOS sensor (18.7 x 14mm)
• 28-112mm F2.8-5.8 lens
• Optical viewfinder
• ISO 100-12,800
• 3.0", 920,000 dot swivelling LCD
• Extensive manual control
• 14-bit Raw shooting
• 4.5fps continuous shooting (up to 6 frames)
• 6.8Wh NB-10L battery rated at 250 shots (CIPA standard)

With its flip-out 920k dot (VGA) screen, metal construction, optical viewfinder, stabilized lens, twin control dials, customizable shortcut button and exposure compensation dial, it offers a lot to anyone who wants to get involved in the photographic process. Despite trying to create a camera that won't directly compete with its DSLRs, Canon may have inadvertently added to the list of cameras many would-be Rebel buyers will look at instead.