Canon G1 X vs Nikon A100

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon G1 X versus Nikon A100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and A100 (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and A100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X was revealed 4 years before the A100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon A100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G1 X grades versus the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Nikon Coolpix A100. The full galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery & Nikon A100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G1 X has got outer measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Nikon A100 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G1 X against the A100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and A100 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and A100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G1 X having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon A100 will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged G1 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.