Canon G1 X vs Sony WX220

Here, we are evaluating the Canon G1 X vs Sony WX220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and WX220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X was introduced 22 months prior to the WX220 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the G1 X matches up vs the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G1 X vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G1 X versus the WX220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and WX220 is 75 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and WX220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX220 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older G1 X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.