Canon G1 X II vs Canon SX600 HS

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon G1 X II versus Canon SX600 HS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The image resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is very similar but the G1 X II (1.5") and SX600 HS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X II was brought out 2 months after the SX600 HS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G1 X II scores vs the SX600 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II & Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon G1 X II Gallery & Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X II has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon G1 X II versus Canon SX600 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G1 X II versus the SX600 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and SX600 HS is 76 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and SX600 HS.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX600 HS will deliver greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.