Canon 100D vs Canon G5 X

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon 100D versus Canon G5 X, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the G5 X (20MP) is fairly well matched but the 100D (APS-C) and G5 X (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 100D was announced 3 years earlier than the G5 X and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 100D matches up versus the G5 X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 100D and Canon PowerShot G5 X. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 100D Gallery and Canon G5 X Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 100D comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Canon G5 X has dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 100D versus Canon G5 X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 100D versus the G5 X.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and G5 X is 73 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 100D and G5 X.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 100D having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G5 X will give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older 100D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.