Canon G1 X vs Nikon P100

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon G1 X and Nikon P100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and P100 (10MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and P100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X was released 22 months later than the P100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G1 X grades versus the P100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Nikon Coolpix P100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Nikon P100 has dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Canon G1 X and Nikon P100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 X vs the P100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and P100 is 75 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and P100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon G1 X will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern G1 X should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.