Canon G1 X vs Canon G12

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon G1 X and Canon G12, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and G12 (10MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and G12 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X was launched 15 months after the G12 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G12 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G1 X matches up vs the G12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Canon PowerShot G12. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery & Canon G12 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G1 X comes with external measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Canon G12 has specifications of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 X against the G12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and G12 is 75 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and G12.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G1 X will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger G1 X provides an advantage in sensor tech.