Reasons to choose G100
Released in 2012, G100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.41 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
GE G100
vs GE X550
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
G10028 mm²
X550- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The G100 and X550 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
G100MetricX550
14.41 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.41 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.97 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
50.63 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
—Weight—
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorage—
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery—
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 G100 and X550 have the same sensor area. The G100 and X550 have the same body weight. The X550 has the higher effective resolution. The G100 and X550 were both released in 2012. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X550
Released in 2012, X550 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.