Canon G1 X vs Nikon P7100

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G1 X and Nikon P7100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and P7100 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X was brought out 2 months later than the P7100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon P7100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the G1 X matches up versus the P7100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The entire galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G1 X has got 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) whilst the Nikon P7100 has specifications of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X and Nikon P7100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 X against the P7100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and P7100 is 75 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and P7100.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G1 X will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.