Canon G1 X vs Canon N100

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G1 X vs Canon N100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the N100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the G1 X (1.5") and N100 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The G1 X was revealed 21 months before the N100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon N100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G1 X matches up versus the N100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Canon PowerShot N100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery and Canon N100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Canon N100 has sizing of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Canon G1 X vs Canon N100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 X versus the N100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and N100 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and N100.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G1 X will provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older G1 X will be behind in sensor tech.