Canon G1 X vs Canon G3 X

The following is a thorough review of the Canon G1 X and Canon G3 X, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and G3 X (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and G3 X (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X was manufactured 4 years earlier than the G3 X which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G1 X grades versus the G3 X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Canon PowerShot G3 X. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery & Canon G3 X Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon G1 X has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Canon G3 X has specifications of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G1 X vs the G3 X.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and G3 X is 75 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and G3 X.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G3 X will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged G1 X will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.