Canon G1 X vs Sony A700

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G1 X versus Sony A700, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G1 X (1.5") and A700 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G1 X was released 4 years later than the A700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the G1 X matches up vs the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X features outside 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 Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Compare the Canon G1 X versus Sony A700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G1 X and the A700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and A700 is 75 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and A700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon G1 X will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern G1 X is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.