Canon G1 X III vs Sony A330

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon G1 X III vs Sony A330, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was introduced 8 years after the A330 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G1 X III scores against the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G1 X III Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X III features physical dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G1 X III vs Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G1 X III versus the A330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and A330 is 82 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and A330.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon G1 X III to give you extra detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern G1 X III provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.