Our quick take
Canon PowerShot G1 X - 4.0 / 5
Lovely (but limited) lens
Chunky build
Capable, yet uninspired
Viewfinder woes
Image Quality
To recap
Make no bones about it: the G1 X produces DSLR-like image quality. However close-focusing isn’t possible, the autofocus system feels too basic and the viewfinder is naff. If image quality is all that matters then look no further, but as a complete system the G1 X isn’t without its issues, plus at a pound shy of £700 it’s expensive for a compact.
