The Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II can fit into your pocket or purse, but don't let the camera's small size deceive you; there's plenty going on inside that slim chassis. Canon built the Mark II around the fast, powerful DIGIC 6 processor, which makes sure your images are sharp and colorful. The image sensor that "sees" the image in the first place is almost as large as the one used in many of Canon's EOS SLR cameras, and sensitive enough so you can shoot vivid photos even in low light. The 3" LCD touchscreen tilts out for easier framing and viewing even when you're in the shot.
Focus on the fly
The Mark II is loaded with automatic modes that will help you get started, but it also features dual focus rings that allow you to make fine adjustments to the lens' focus when you want to take charge. With 12.8 megapixels and 5X optical zoom, even subjects a ways off can be captured in living color and pinpoint detail.
Wi-Fi® for sharing
The Mark II has built-in Wi-Fi® so you can upload images and videos to your smart device. That works both ways, so you can wirelessly fire the shutter on the camera when you're joining into a group shot — no need to set the timer and run when you have a wireless connection. If you're an Android™ user, the Mark II is equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC), so you can just touch a compatible phone or tablet to the camera and sync up instantly.