Canon G1 X III vs Casio EX-Z550

Here, we are looking at the Canon G1 X III versus Casio EX-Z550, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and EX-Z550 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X III was manufactured 7 years after the EX-Z550 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G1 X III matches up vs the EX-Z550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X III Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G1 X III offers external dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z550 has specifications of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon G1 X III versus Casio EX-Z550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G1 X III compared to the EX-Z550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and EX-Z550 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and EX-Z550.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G1 X III because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G1 X III will give you more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent G1 X III provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.