Canon G1 X II vs Sony A100
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
- 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Old Model is Canon G1 X
- Successor is Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Announced July 2006
- Old Model is Konica Minolta 5D
- Replacement is Sony A550
Canon G1 X II vs Sony A100 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon G1 X II and Sony A100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and A100 (10MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and A100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G1 X II was manufactured 7 years after the A100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G1 X II grades vs the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G1 X II vs Sony A100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are available at Canon G1 X II Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Sony A100
G1 X II | A100 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | July 2006 | More modern by 92 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon G1 X II
A100 | G1 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Sony A100
G1 X II | A100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Canon G1 X II vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X II has got 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 Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
Look at the Canon G1 X II and Sony A100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 X II vs the A100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and A100 is 76 and 64 respectively.
Canon G1 X II vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and A100.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 X II due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon G1 X II will offer extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer G1 X II will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Canon G1 X II vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony A100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2006-07-31 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 18.7 x 14mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 261.8mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-3.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 553 grams (1.22 lb) | 638 grams (1.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 58 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 581 | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-12L | NP-FM55H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $799 | $1,000 |