Boasting a sensor that is 4.5x larger than a 1/1.7" sensor found in professional level point-and-shoot cameras, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera can produce high-quality images with a wide dynamic range. The G1 X II improves upon its predecessor in many ways. It's smaller, features a faster 24-120mm F2.0-3.9 lens (with closer focusing distances), a 31-point AF system, dual lens rings, a touchscreen LCD that can tilt upward by 180°, and Wi-Fi with NFC. While its 1.5"-type is a bit smaller than on the original, the G1 X II can shoot at 3:2 or 4:3 with the same field-of-view. The catch? No more optical viewfinder (though an EVF is optional).

Body type	Large sensor compact
Max resolution	4160 x 3120
Effective pixels	13 megapixels
Sensor size	1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
ISO	Auto, 100-12800
Focal length (equiv.)	24–120 mm
Max aperture	F2–3.9
Articulated LCD	Tilting
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	1,040,000
Max shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Format	MPEG-4, H.264
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries)	553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz)
Dimensions	116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.57 x 2.91 x 2.6″)
GPS	None