Reasons to choose PowerShot G1 X
Released in 2012, PowerShot G1 X has about 262 mm² of sensor area, 14.3 MP effective resolution, and a 534 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G1 X
vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
VS
Sensor area
262 mm²
PowerShot G1 X262 mm²
PowerShot G1 X Mark II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G1 X and PowerShot G1 X Mark II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G1 XMetricPowerShot G1 X Mark II
14.3 MPEffective pixels12.8 MP
18.7 × 14Sensor18.7 × 14
4.28 µmPixel pitch4.52 µm
18.31 µm²Pixel area20.45 µm²
5.46 MP/cm²Pixel density4.89 MP/cm²
1.85Crop factor1.85
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
534 gWeight553 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryBattery Pack NB-12L
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 X and PowerShot G1 X Mark II have the same sensor area. The PowerShot G1 X has the lighter body. The PowerShot G1 X has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Released in 2014, PowerShot G1 X Mark II has about 262 mm² of sensor area, 12.8 MP effective resolution, and a 553 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.