Canon’s long rumored high-end compact model, the PowerShot G17 is expected to arrive at CES 2015 show with 1 inch sensor.
Canon has already confirmed that a large-sensor superzoom compact camera is on the way by posting a teaser video in late 2014. The video presents the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and the new PowerShot G7 X, and a “big zoom” (groete zoom) camera presented as “later model” (i.e. to be announced soon).
This premium PowerShot compact camera with large image sensor now rumored as the long-waited Powershot G17 model and to be announced at CES 2015 event, which will happen in the first week of January in Las Vages.
Canon PowerShot G17 To Be Announced at CES 2015
Canon G17 Rumored Specifications
Canon’s large sensor high zoom PowerShot camera will complete a trio that consists of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X. See the updated Canon G17 specs below.
- 1″ Sensor
- 24-200 f/1.4-2.0 IS Lens
- All magnesium body
- Bright 1.3mp 3.2″ LCD
- GPS
- Wifi
The new Powershot compact will feature a high-magnification optical zoom lens and compact body in response to the demands from users looking for high quality high zoom performance.
via CanonRumors
No mention of a viewfinder in the specs. Anyone have any idea if this is because of an incomplete spec. or a decision by Canon not to include one?
No viewfinder mentioned in the specs. above – does this mean that Canon haven’t provided one or is this a skeleton spec.?