Canon G1 X vs Sony NEX-C3

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G1 X vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively close but the G1 X (1.5") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was announced 8 months after the NEX-C3 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G1 X grades versus the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G1 X provides outside measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G1 X versus the NEX-C3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and NEX-C3 is 75 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and NEX-C3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G1 X using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G1 X will have an advantage in sensor innovation.