Canon G1 X III vs Canon S90

Lets look more in depth at the Canon G1 X III versus Canon S90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and S90 (10MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and S90 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X III was unveiled 7 years later than the S90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon S90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G1 X III matches up vs the S90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III & Canon PowerShot S90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X III Gallery & Canon S90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III comes with outside dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Canon S90 has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G1 X III vs the S90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and S90 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and S90.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G1 X III having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G1 X III will render greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern G1 X III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.