Canon G1 X III vs Sony A350

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon G1 X III vs Sony A350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was released 9 years later than the A350 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G1 X III scores vs the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are available at Canon G1 X III Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X III provides outer dimensions 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 Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X III vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 X III compared to the A350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and A350 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and A350.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon G1 X III to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher G1 X III should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.