The Canon G1 X is the first of the G series to incorporate a larger sensor. The G1 X was added to complement the portfolio instead of replace the older G12 model. What you get is a 14.3 megapixel CMOS sensor which is almost as large as the APS-C found in larger cameras. Price... $800.00.

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