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Canon 7D Mark II Coming on Q2 of 2014

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According to latest rumors Canon may announce 7D mark II in Q2 (April / May / June) of 2014, earlier it was said that it may arrive in Q3 / possibly in Photokina 2014.

Absence of competitors: There is actually no pressure in front of Canon to release a Canon 7D Mark II model yet due to absence of Nikon D400 model, the mid-range Canon 70D with PDAF sensor is giving strong competition to Nikon D7200.

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Canon to Stop Making Affordable Compact Camera

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According to a latest news published in Japanese business newspaper, Canon will stop making digital cameras with price less than 20,000 yen or less (less than and equal to  $195.50).

The sales volume of under $200 camera is less than 20% of total sales of Canon digital Cameras, Compact camera sales are all time down and not generating profit after the arrival of smartphones.

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Canon G1X Mark II vs Sony RX100 M2

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Canon G1X Mark II features newly developed 1..5 inch CMOS sensor and on the other hand the Sony RX100M2 features 1 inch sensor, the other major difference is the size, the size of Canon G1X is really bit bigger than your pocket slim Jeans pocket and demands a large Jacket pocket.

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Sensor size: The Canon features bigger sensor size and less megapixels compared to Sony RX100 M2,

Bigger sensor size collects more light in the sensor area compared to the smaller one and hence you get better low light performance and greater color depth.

Bigger Photodiodes in Canon G1X Mark II Sensor: Photodiodes are the part of the sensor that’s actually sensitive to light, a photodiode converts light (photons) into electricity (electrons).  Sony 1 inch sensor have approx 20 million photosites, and on the other hand the Canon G1X Mark II have 1.5 inch sensor and 12  million photosites, bigger sensor can obviously collect a lot more light per pixel –  Canon G1X Mark II is bigger and will collect more light compared to Sony RX100 M II.

 No-optical low pass filter – Sony RX100 M2 have no optical low pass filter inside hence you will get more sharp images when compared to Canon G1X Mar II

AF system: Both camera features Same contrast based AF system, but Canon comes with more AF points compared to RX100 M2. The newly developed AF system of Canon G1X Mark II is approx 2X faster than its predecessor. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II also supports 1-point and Touch AF.

Lens: Canon features more optical zoom lens than Sony, but Sony with limited zoom gives you more bit bright lens at the wide-end.

Image Stabilization: Canon features Hybrid Image Stabilization system , it include Panning IS, Macro (Hybrid) setting specifically corrects for shift-type shake, Dynamic mode IS for Video,  Powered IS active while using telephoto zoom and Active Tripod mode corrects minor amount of camera shake, Sony RX100 M2 have Optical SteadyShot image stabilization that works Active 3-Way stabilization works on clockwise and counter-clockwise movements only.

Fast Continuous Shooting Speed: Sony offers fast continuous shooting of 10fps, Canon G1X limited to 5fps only.

Display: Canon features high resolution fixed touch screen and Sony have tilting touch screen (no touch), with Canon G1X its easy to quickly access the main menus… so final choice is your which type of screen you prefer.

Both camera features built-in WiFi and NFC that enables remote shooting and wireless transfer of images .

Size and Weight: Sony RX100 M2 lighter and smaller than Canon G1X Mark II, +1  it will also comes with more battery life, suitable for travel photographers.

More Manual Controls in Canon G1X Mark II: Canon G1X Mark II comes with Dual Control Rings, inner ring is stepped and can be directed to set aperture value, shutter speed and exposure compensation and the outer, continuous ring gives you full control over the AF of the camera.

Verdict: Based on Specification Comparison review we recommend you to buy Canon G1X Mark II camera since it will give you better image quality than Sony RX100 M2 camera, but if you are a travel photographer and need a ultra slime camera for your pocket than Sony RX100 M2 is a excellent choice.

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Canon 7D Mark II Coming on March 2014

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According to latest rumors Canon may announce its APS-C flagship camera on March 2014 with three Pixma Pro printers, however the information is not coming from a confirmed source so take it as a grain of salt.

Canon 7D Mark II Rumored Specification

  • 20MP sensor
  • ISO 100-12,800 (25600 extended)
  • 1/8000 shutter
  • Quiet shutter mode
  • Phase detect AF, 19 area
  • 8fps continuous shooting
  • Buffer size – 15 raw, 126 JPEG
  • 3.0″ 1040k dot LCD (touch screen) – not articulated
  • Weather sealed (as original 7D)
  • 910g weight

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Canon Pro Fullframe DSLR Coming Soon

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According to latest rumors Canon may also announce a new professional DSLR (EOS A1?) camera along with Nikon D4s, according to sources the camera is coming in March 2014.

According to a different rumor source (coming from chinese forum xite), Canon May announce a 4K capable high-end professional DSLR camera in April 2014.

EOS-A1 Rumored Specification

  • anti-1D X magnesium alloy body ·
  • 36.8 million pixels ·
  • 61 pairs of focus Dual DIGIC6 image processor ·
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF ·
  • Still Image mode under native ISO50 ·
  • In video mode can record 30fps 4K Video ·
  • 8bit 4:2:2 lossless output · ALL-I and IPB two file compression ·
  • Built-in Wi -Fi module ·
  • 3.2 “approximately 1.04 million capacitive touch screen ·
  • price is expected to more than $ 8,000

since both source are talking about the same thing so we may see a new flagship model from Canon soon. However, still no update available about next APS-C flagship / 7D Mark II arrival.

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Canon G1 X Mark II Sample Images

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Canon G1X Mark II many sample images surfaced over the web today, the image look good at 100%, you can view full size sample images from Canon Japan website and some small size available at Canon UK website.

The Canon G1X Mark II features newly developed sensor 1.5inch sensor, newly developed DIGIC 6 Image Processor, you also get 1x more optical zoom from its predecessor (5x Zoom Lens),  the G1X Mark II also records Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps and on the rear side we have 3.0″ 1,040k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD and Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC.

Also take a look at – Canon G1X Mark II vs Canon G1X specification comparison

Canon G1X Mark II vs Canon G1X

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We have dome a specification comparison review between Canon G1X Mark II and Canon G1X, the canon upgraded the core specification of Canon G1X Mare II to a new level, take a look at the details below
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New Sensor:  Canon G1X Mark II comes with a newly developed 12.8 megapixel High-Sensitivity 1.5″ CMOS sensor, the sensor is new + also have bit large photo-diodes compared to its predecessor (12 vs 14 MP) and hence it will give you better performance during low-light condition.

New Image Processor: The latest image processor of Canon G1X Mark II improves the AF speed of the camera approx 2X and also reduce the shot-to-shot shooting time lag, the new processor also comes with newly developed algo to give you cleaner JPEG/ RAW output at High ISO range.

Improved Optics: The Canon G1X Mark II have new lens, that gives you bright aperture range, better macro mode (5 vs 10 cm) and more optical zoom (4 vs 5X) compared to Canon G1X.

AF points: The Canon G1X Mark II comes with a improved AF system and more AF points, the G1X Mk II is approx 2X faster than G1X under normal condition.

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Hybrid Image Stabilization: The Canon G1X Mark II features improved image stabilization system, the newly developed Hybrid works in panning shots, Macro (Hybrid), Dynamic mode is highly effective for video work and active tripod mode corrects minor amounts of camera shake.

Display: The Canon G1X features 3.0″ 1,040k-dot capacitive touchscreen LCD  that enables touch & shoot mode, the G1X Mk II menu navigation become very much easier when compared to its predecessor.

WiFi: The G1X Mk II  built in WiFi helps you to enable remote shooting (via Canon app available for apple and andorid based smart devices) and you can also transfer your file with out wire or sync your camera card with a WiFi based databank.

Verdict: Based on the specification comparison review we highly recommend you to buy Canon G1X Mark II camera.

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