Canon G1 X vs Canon G16

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G1 X vs Canon G16, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the G16 (12MP) is fairly close but the G1 X (1.5") and G16 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X was released 20 months before the G16 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G16 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G1 X matches up versus the G16 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Canon PowerShot G16. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery & Canon G16 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G1 X features physical 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) and the Canon G16 has specifications of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G1 X vs Canon G16 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G1 X and the G16.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and G16 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and G16.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G1 X will render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 X will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.