Canon G1 X vs Sony A100

Lets look much closer at the Canon G1 X versus Sony A100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and A100 (10MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and A100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X was manufactured 5 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the G1 X grades against the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X features exterior 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 Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Canon G1 X versus Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G1 X compared to the A100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and A100 is 75 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and A100.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon G1 X will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer G1 X is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.