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Canon R6 vs Canon G1 X II

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
Portability
76
Imaging
53
Features
70
Overall
59

Canon R6 vs Canon G1 X II Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Updated by Canon R6 II
Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Canon G1 X
  • Successor is Canon G1 X III
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Canon R6 vs Canon G1 X II Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon R6 and Canon G1 X II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and G1 X II (13MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and G1 X II (1.5") offer different sensor size.

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The R6 was manufactured 6 years later than the G1 X II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R6 grades vs the G1 X II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon G1 X II

 R6 G1 X II 
LaunchedJuly 2020February 2014Fresher by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Canon R6

 G1 X II R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Canon G1 X II

 R6 G1 X II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Canon G1 X II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 offers physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Canon G1 X II has measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the R6 and the G1 X II.

Canon R6 vs Canon G1 X II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and G1 X II is 61 and 76 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Canon G1 X II top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Canon G1 X II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and G1 X II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R6 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon R6 will produce more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern R6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Canon G1 X II sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Canon G1 X II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Canon G1 X II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6
Portrait photography with Canon G1 X II
84
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1.5")
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography factors
Canon G1 X II Street photography factors
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1.5")
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
more heavy than average (553 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
Canon G1 X II as a Sports photography camera
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
nice sensor size (1.5")
features tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
Canon G1 X II as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
67
provides touch focus
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (240 shots)
more heavy than average (553g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography details
Canon G1 X II Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
65
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
nice sensor size (1.5")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging highlights
Canon G1 X II Vlogging highlights
79
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
72
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (553g)
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Canon R6 vs Canon G1 X II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Canon G1 X II
 Canon EOS R6Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R6 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-07-09 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X Digic 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1.5"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 18.7 x 14mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 261.8mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 6072 31
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-3.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 553 gr (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 58
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 360 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NB-12L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at launch $2,499 $799