Canon G1 X vs Canon G15

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G1 X versus Canon G15, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the G15 (12MP) is fairly close but the G1 X (1.5") and G15 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X was announced 5 months prior to the G15 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G1 X matches up versus the G15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Canon PowerShot G15. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery & Canon G15 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Canon G15 has proportions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Canon G1 X versus Canon G15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 X compared to the G15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and G15 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and G15.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G1 X will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.