Canon 1D X III vs Canon G15

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon 1D X III vs Canon G15, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and G15 (12MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and G15 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X III was manufactured 7 years after the G15 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Canon G15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1D X III grades vs the G15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III & Canon PowerShot G15. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D X III Gallery & Canon G15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X III offers exterior dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) and the Canon G15 has sizing of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D X III vs Canon G15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1D X III against the G15.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X III and G15 is 50 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X III and G15.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X III due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1D X III will give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer 1D X III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.