Canon G1 X vs Sony a1

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon G1 X vs Sony a1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and a1 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was launched 9 years prior to the a1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the G1 X grades against the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G1 X vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X and the a1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and a1 is 75 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and a1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G1 X featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a1 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older G1 X is going to be behind in sensor tech.