Canon G1 X vs Nikon P900

Below, we are analyzing the Canon G1 X versus Nikon P900, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the P900 (16MP) is very well matched but the G1 X (1.5") and P900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X was unveiled 3 years prior to the P900 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G1 X matches up versus the P900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Nikon Coolpix P900. The full galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Nikon P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Check out the Canon G1 X versus Nikon P900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G1 X and the P900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and P900 is 75 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and P900.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G1 X using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon P900 will give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged G1 X is going to be behind in sensor tech.