Canon G1 X vs Nikon 1 V3

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G1 X vs Nikon 1 V3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and 1 V3 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was manufactured 23 months before the 1 V3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G1 X scores vs the 1 V3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Nikon 1 V3. The entire galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X offers 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 Nikon 1 V3 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Canon G1 X vs Nikon 1 V3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 X versus the 1 V3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and 1 V3 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and 1 V3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G1 X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.