Canon 6D vs Canon G1 X III

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 6D and Canon G1 X III, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the G1 X III (24MP) is very close but the 6D (Full frame) and G1 X III (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6D was revealed 5 years earlier than the G1 X III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 6D grades versus the G1 X III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D and Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III. The full galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery and Canon G1 X III Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 6D has exterior measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Canon G1 X III has specifications of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 6D and Canon G1 X III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 6D vs the G1 X III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and G1 X III is 59 and 82 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and G1 X III.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6D having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G1 X III will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older 6D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.