Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II firmware

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Latest firmware for the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is v1.2.0.0 (April 1, 2020).

PowerShot G1 X Mark II specifications

Body type
Large Sensor Compact
Resolution
13.1 MP
Sensor
CMOS
Sensor size
18.7 × 14 mm
Processor
Digic 6
ISO range
100–12800
Fastest shutter
1/4000
Burst rate
5.2 fps
Battery life
240 shots (CIPA)
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Video
MPEG4, H.264
Weight
553 g
Dimensions
116 × 74 × 66 mm
Weather sealed
No
Price at launch
$799.99

PowerShot G1 X Mark II firmware changelog

  1. v1.2.0.0 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 1.2.0.0 Latest Released Apr 1, 2020 First seen Jul 10, 2026
    Show release notes

    Firmware Version 1.2.0.0 incorporates the following enhancement:

    1. Support for the "image.canon" cloud platform has been added.

    Note: This is a required firmware update in order to enable use of this service.

    Firmware Version 1.2.0.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.0.0.

    If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.2.0.0, it is not neces​sary to update the firmware.

    When updating the firmware of the camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.

    Q&A

    • Preparations for a firmware update:
    • After the downloaded compressed file (.zip) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.
    • Extracting the downloaded file:

    Right-click the zip file, and then select Extract All to extract the file.

    The extracted fold​er contains the firmware (File name: PSG1X2_1200.

    FI2, File size: 10,158,448 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese).

    Before starting the firmware update operations, please confirm the contents of the download, and carefully read through the firmware update procedures. (The following is the history of past firmware updates) Changes in Version 1.1.0.0:

    1. Support for the new Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC2 has been added.
    Release notes & download

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