Canon G1 X vs Nikon A
Portability
75 Imaging
52 Features
60 Overall
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75 Imaging
52 Features
60 Overall
55
Portability
88 Imaging
58 Features
48 Overall
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88 Imaging
58 Features
48 Overall
54
Canon G1 X vs Nikon A Key Specs
Canon G1 X
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
- Revealed March 2012
- Newer Model is Canon G1 X II
Nikon A
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013
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Here, we will be matching up the Canon G1 X versus Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the A (16MP) is pretty close but the G1 X (1.5") and A (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
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Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the G1 X grades vs the A with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Nikon Coolpix A. The full galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery & Nikon A Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Nikon A
| G1 X | A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Canon G1 X
| A | G1 X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | March 2012 | More recent by 14 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G1 X and Nikon A
| G1 X | A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon G1 X vs Nikon A Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X comes with outside measurements 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 Nikon A has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 X against the A.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and A is 75 and 88 respectively.
Canon G1 X vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and A.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 X using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon A will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older G1 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon G1 X vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon G1 X
Portrait photography with Nikon A
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1.5")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Canon G1 X Street photography details
Nikon A Street photography details
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1.5")
delivers RAW files
heavier than average (534 grams)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Canon G1 X Sports photography factors
Nikon A Sports photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1.5")
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Canon G1 X as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A as a Travel photography camera
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
heavier than average (534g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competitors (299g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Canon G1 X Landscape photography information
Nikon A Landscape photography information
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1.5")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Canon G1 X Vlogging info
Nikon A Vlogging info
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (534g)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon G1 X vs Nikon A Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G1 X | Nikon Coolpix A | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Nikon Coolpix A |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-03-29 | 2013-06-06 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1.5" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 18.7 x 14mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 261.8mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 20cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) | 11.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 534g (1.18 pounds) | 299g (0.66 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 60 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 13.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 644 | 1164 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | 230 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | EN-EL20 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $649 | $778 |
