Canon G1x Digital Camera with Larger Sensor than Olympus Micro 4/3 and Compact Camera

Introduction
Canon PowerShot G1X has a sensor size of 18.7 x 14mm, which is about 80% size of  most of Canon DSLR digital cameras. The sensor is larger than micro 4/3 digital camera. It has a zoom lens of 28-112mm (35 mm equivalent). The lens is not interchangeable. It uses micro sd card as memory instead of SD. Retailed price is US$799.

Referring rumor of numerous photography website, Canon is going to announce the its own mirrorless digital camera (EOS M) with lens interchange capabilities tomorrow (July 23).  If this is the case, would consumers buy this camera.

Canon G1X Digital Camera has sensor about 80% of Canon's most DSLRs

Features

• A newly developed Canon 1.5-inch, 14.3 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with the DIGIC 5 Image Processor creates Canon's HS SYSTEM for outstanding low-light performance up to ISO 12800.
• Full range of shooting and recording modes including 14-bit RAW + JPEG, as found in Canon DSLR cameras for the ultimate creative control.
• Shoot beautiful 1080p Full HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button; zoom while shooting and play back videos on an HDTV via the HDMI output.
• 4x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, plus a 28mm Wide-Angle Lens delivers exceptional image quality and allows you to capture more in your frame.
• Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition.
• Bright 3.0-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD with 922,000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles plus an optical viewfinder.
• High-Speed Burst HQ allows for continuous capture at a maximum of 6 frames* while maintaining superb image.
• Compatible with Canon Speedlite flashes for additional creative lighting options.
• Mode Dial and Front Dial provide intuitive manual adjustment.
• High Dynamic Range scene mode combines multiple shots into one picture showing greater image detail.

Canon G1x digital camera commercial

Canon G1X digital camera hands on review

Conclusion:
Based on the review of PhotographBlog, the rating of this camera is:

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	4.5
Features	4.5
Ease-of-use	4.5
Image Quality	5
Value for money	3.5