Canon G1 X III vs Nikon P950

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G1 X III vs Nikon P950, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and P950 (16MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and P950 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X III was manufactured 3 years earlier than the P950 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G1 X III grades vs the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Nikon Coolpix P950. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X III Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X III provides exterior 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 Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G1 X III vs Nikon P950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G1 X III compared to the P950.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and P950 is 82 and 52 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and P950.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got 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 give you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older G1 X III is going to be behind in sensor technology.