Canon G1 X III vs Canon XC10

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G1 X III vs Canon XC10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and XC10 (12MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and XC10 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X III was brought out 2 years later than the XC10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G1 X III scores versus the XC10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon XC10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X III Gallery and Canon XC10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon G1 X III features exterior measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Canon XC10 has specifications of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X III vs Canon XC10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G1 X III against the XC10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and XC10 is 82 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X III and XC10.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X III due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G1 X III will provide you with greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern G1 X III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.