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Canon PowerShot G1X vs Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Canon

Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G · 2012
Lowest now
$350
MSRP
$800
-56% vs MSRP
Well above the 90-day low

Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 50% above the 90-day low of $234 (seen Oct 2, 2026). 44% of the $800 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II
Canon

Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II

Canon PowerShot G · 2014
Lowest now
$430
MSRP
$799
-46% vs MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 8.0% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $299, $131 below today. Currently 54% of the $799 MSRP.

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Quick answers

Which is cheaper used, the Canon PowerShot G1X or the Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II?
The Canon PowerShot G1X is cheaper used: $350 against $430 for the Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II, a gap of $80 (23%) as of 2026-10-28.
How much more does the newer Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II cost used?
$80 more. The Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II (2014) starts at $430 used and the Canon PowerShot G1X (2012) at $350 as of 2026-10-28.
What share of its launch price does a used Canon PowerShot G1X cost?
About 44%: $350 used against a $800 launch price as of 2026-10-28.

Specs side by side

Canon PowerShot G1X Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II
Brand CanonCanon
Family Canon PowerShot GCanon PowerShot G
Category bodybody
Body type CompactCompact
Mount Fixed LensFixed Lens
Sensor 1.5-inch1.5-inch
Sensor family —Canon 1.5-inch 12.8MP CMOS (G1X II) · 12.8MP 1.5-inch-type CMOS
Megapixels 14.3 MP12.8 MP
Autofocus —Contrast Detection
IBIS —no
Weather sealed —No
Max video —1080p30
Max native ISO —ISO 12,800
Body weight 543 g553 g
Dimensions 117 × 81 × 65 mm116 × 74 × 66 mm
Body material —metal/plastic mix
Released 2012-01-092014-02-12
Discontinued ——
Status discontinuedlikely discontinued
MSRP $800$799
Current low $350$430
vs MSRP -56%-46%

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