Canon G1 X III vs Sony T900

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon G1 X III and Sony T900, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and T900 (12MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X III was unveiled 8 years after the T900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G1 X III matches up against the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are available at Canon G1 X III Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon G1 X III and Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G1 X III compared to the T900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and T900 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and T900.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 X III using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G1 X III will offer extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer G1 X III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.