Reasons to choose PowerShot G1
Released in 2000, PowerShot G1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 490 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G1
vs Canon PowerShot S10
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot G131 mm²
PowerShot S10- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The PowerShot G1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G1MetricPowerShot S10
3.1 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.5 µmPixel pitch4.02 µm
12.22 µm²Pixel area16.17 µm²
8.18 MP/cm²Pixel density6.18 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
490 gWeight270 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryCanon NiMH
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot G1 has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot S10 has the lighter body. The PowerShot G1 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot S10
Released in 1999, PowerShot S10 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 270 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.