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 G5 X
VS
Sensor area
262 mm²
PowerShot G1 X116 mm²
PowerShot G5 X- Area ratio
- 2.25:1
- Absolute difference
- 146 mm²
- Relative difference
- 125.4%
The PowerShot G1 X 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 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G1 XMetricPowerShot G5 X
14.3 MPEffective pixels20.2 MP
18.7 × 14Sensor13.2 × 8.8
4.28 µmPixel pitch2.4 µm
18.31 µm²Pixel area5.75 µm²
5.46 MP/cm²Pixel density17.39 MP/cm²
1.85Crop factor2.73
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
534 gWeight353 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryBattery Pack NB-13L
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 has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot G5 X has the lighter body. The PowerShot G5 X has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G5 X is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot G5 X
Released in 2015, PowerShot G5 X has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.2 MP effective resolution, and a 353 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.