Canon G1 X II vs Nikon P950

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G1 X II versus Nikon P950, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very well matched but the G1 X II (1.5") and P950 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X II was unveiled 6 years before the P950 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the G1 X II matches up versus the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II & Nikon Coolpix P950. The full galleries are available at Canon G1 X II Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G1 X II offers external 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) and the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Check out the Canon G1 X II versus Nikon P950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G1 X II versus the P950.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and P950 is 76 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X II and P950.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X II having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon P950 will give more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 X II is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.