Sample photos from Canon G1X Mk ii

Link to post on the DPReview forum with links to full-size images from Canon PowerShot G1X Mk II.

Canon PowerShot G1X Mk II

It seems that Canon significantly improved Canon PowerShot G1X Mk II over the original G1X. For sure, some people will mourn the disappearance of viewfinder but with tilting screen the camera will be usable in most conditions (usability is a personal thing). The camera can focus very close, especially at wide angle, good for DoF but hard to get close to bugs. The lens specs are better, with wider zoom range and brighter lens. The amount of image correction remains to be seen. The camera is also fairly compact, and reasonably priced in the US.  Australian price for Canon PowerShot G1X Mk II is not available yet but it probably will be around $1000, or slightly higher. As a reference, Sony RX10 in Brisbane is available for ~$1300, and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II is close to $800.

Canon PowerShot G1 X II

According to Photo Rumors, Canon may announce PowerShot G1 X II camera next week. We expect to see 5x zoom lens spanning 24-120mm with  F2-3.9 aperture. If it the sensor size will be the same, and the rumored ~$700 price is real (nearly half of Sony RX10), than the camera might extremely attractive option. EVF is optional, so the camera should be very compact.