Canon G1 X vs Nikon P7700

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon G1 X vs Nikon P7700, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G1 X (1.5") and P7700 (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The G1 X was launched 14 months before the P7700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon P7700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the G1 X scores vs the P7700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The complete galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X features outer dimensions 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 P7700 has measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G1 X and the P7700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and P7700 is 75 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and P7700.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G1 X will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older G1 X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.