Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon G1 X

Let's examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Canon G1 X, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the G1 X (14MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and G1 X (1.5") possess different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 130 was unveiled 10 months after the G1 X which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 130 matches up versus the G1 X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 130 & Canon PowerShot G1 X. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Canon G1 X Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Canon G1 X has proportions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the G1 X.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and G1 X is 96 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and G1 X.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 130 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon ELPH 130 will give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 130 should have a benefit in sensor technology.