Canon G1 X II vs Sony A100

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.