We've never been big on unboxing videos here because well... To be honest they're pretty lame, so when I was asked to do an unboxing video of the brand new Canon G1X, I had to put my own little spin on it. Here's some background info on the G1X. I originally predicted this camera months before it was ever announced.
I don’t think Canon would make a retro designed camera, but a slightly larger sized G series camera with a much bigger sensor would be nice. This is the only way I could see Canon using a micro 4/3rds sized sensor. (9/20/11)
It was hard for me to imagine Canon releasing a new mirrorless system quite yet, but it was also clear that mirrorless cameras were starting to impact their sales of "G" series cameras. So a large sensor compact made a lot of sense. Well now it is here and it does in fact boast a beefy 1.5" inch sensor, which is slightly bigger than the micro 4/3rds format. The body itself retains much of the design from the "G" series, including an optical tunnel viewfinder, but with a slightly more boxy shape overall. The 4x zoom (f/2.8-5.6) lens is of course much bigger so that it can cover the larger sensor. The fully articulating screen on the back is gorgeous and shows true rich colors with good contrast at a variety of viewing angles. Next week we're going to do a live shootout with the G1X and the Panasonic GX1. Not only are their names similar, but I feel like they are both targeted towards the same customer. For now please enjoy our first (and hopefully not last) fun-filled unboxing video! -MZ