Canon 60Da vs Canon G1 X II

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 60Da and Canon G1 X II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and G1 X II (13MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and G1 X II (1.5") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 60Da was introduced 22 months prior to the G1 X II which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 60Da matches up against the G1 X II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60Da and Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery and Canon G1 X II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da has outside dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Canon G1 X II has sizing of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the Canon 60Da and Canon G1 X II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 60Da against the G1 X II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and G1 X II is 59 and 76 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and G1 X II.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 60Da having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 60Da will resolve more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 60Da is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.