Canon G1 X vs Sony A300

Let's look more closely at the Canon G1 X versus Sony A300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and A300 (10MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and A300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The G1 X was launched 4 years later than the A300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G1 X scores versus the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X offers physical measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X versus Sony A300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G1 X versus the A300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and A300 is 75 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and A300.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon G1 X will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer G1 X is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.