Canon G7 X vs Nikon A100

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G7 X and Nikon A100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the A100 (20MP) is very close but the G7 X (1") and A100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was revealed 16 months earlier than the A100 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon A100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G7 X scores against the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Nikon Coolpix A100. The full galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery & Nikon A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon A100 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G7 X vs the A100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and A100 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and A100.

All in all, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The G7 X uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older G7 X will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.