Canon G1X vs Olympus XZ-1

differences

Advantages of the Canon G1X

Significantly better image quality

60.0

34.0

Around 80% better image quality

Supports 24p

Yes

Get that real film feel

Has a flip-out screen

Yes

Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies

Higher resolution screen

920k dots

614k dots

Around 50% higher resolution screen

Better color depth

21.7 bits

18.8 bits

Distinguishes 2.9 more bits of color

Significantly longer battery life

700 shots

320 shots

More than 2x more shots per battery charge

Higher resolution movies

1080p @ 24fps

720p @ 30fps

Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video but at a lower frame rate

Higher true resolution

14.2 MP

10 MP

Capture more than 40% more detail in your photos

Larger sensor

Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm

1/1.6" 8.3x6.2mm

More than 5x larger sensor

Better maximum light sensitivity

12,800 ISO

6,400 ISO

The G1X's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better

Lower noise at high ISO

644 ISO

117 ISO

The G1X has excellent image quality 2.5 f-stops higher ISO than the XZ-1

Better image stabilization

Lens

Sensor shift

Less risk of blur

Has a CMOS-family sensor

CMOS

CCD

CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images

Has a viewfinder

Tunnel

None

A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off

More dynamic range

10.8 EV

10.4 EV

0.4 f-stops more dynamic range

Faster max shutter speed

1/4000s

1/2000s

2x faster max shutter speed

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the Canon G1X

Advantages of the Olympus XZ-1

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

At its widest zoom, the XZ-1's lens captures much more light (1.3 f-stops)

Much better macro capability

1 cm

20 cm

Focus on subjects 20x closer to the lens

Has an OLED screen

OLED

LCD

OLED screens are often brighter and more vibrant than typical LCD screens

Can create panoramas in-camera

Yes

Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective

Smaller

110x64x42 mm

117x81x65 mm

2x smaller

Shoots faster

7 fps

1.9 fps

More than 3.5x faster continuous shooting

Thinner

1.7"

2.6"

More than 30% thinner

Lighter

275 g

390 g

Around 30% lighter

Slightly cheaper

$332.95

$599.00

The best price we've seen is $266 cheaper (more than 40% less)

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the Olympus XZ-1

recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot G1X

76	vs	55
Explain scores

Olympus XZ-1

Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot G1X. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a boutique with a pro digicam.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Wide aperture

G1X:	f/2.8
XZ-1:	f/1.8

	In-camera HDR
	Combines multiple exposures

	Supports RAW
	Better editing

	Support external flash
	Better lighting

	Long exposures
	60 seconds

Poor dynamic range

G1X:	10.8 EV
XZ-1:	10.4 EV

	Neither camera can take 3D photos
	No 3d support

	Poor wide angle
	28 mm

	Poor zoom
	4x

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competitors

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$497 - $499

Has slightly wider dynamic range

Significantly shorter exposures

Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the XZ-1

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760

Has a slightly higher resolution screen

Takes significantly higher resolution photos

Has a slower max shutter speed

Slightly shorter exposures

Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the XZ-1

Nikon Coolpix P7700

Pro digicam

$389 - $447

Has slightly wider dynamic range

Captures 3D images

Is slightly heavier

Compare the Coolpix P7700 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the Coolpix P7700 vs the XZ-1

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$971

Has slightly less shutter lag

Significantly shorter exposures

Is slightly more expensive

Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the XZ-1

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$299

Has a slightly wider wide angle lens

Has slightly wider dynamic range

Has a slower max shutter speed

Significantly shorter exposures

Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the Powershot S100 vs the XZ-1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$348 - $399

Has a slightly wider aperture

Has a slightly wider wide angle lens

Has significantly more startup delay

Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the XZ-1

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$394 - $549

Has slightly wider dynamic range

Slightly shorter exposures

Is thicker

Compare the Finepix X10 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the Finepix X10 vs the XZ-1

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599

Much better macro capability

Significantly wider aperture

Significantly lower resolution screen

No 24p support

Compare the FinePix x20 vs the PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450

Much more zoom

Much better macro capability

Narrower aperture

Significantly lower resolution screen

Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the PowerShot G1X

Canon EOS M

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$479 - $599 with 22mm lens

Has an external mic jack

Has a touch screen

No image stabilization

Screen does not flip out

Compare the EOS M vs the PowerShot G1X

Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Pro digicam

$499

Better image quality

Has a flip-out screen

Doesn't have an OLED screen

Slightly larger

Compare the XZ-2 iHS vs the XZ-1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$603

Better wide angle

Better image quality

Doesn't have an OLED screen

Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching

Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the XZ-1

Olympus Stylus XZ-10

Pro digicam

$399

Has a touch screen

Higher resolution screen

Doesn't have an OLED screen

No external flash support

Compare the Stylus XZ-10 vs the XZ-1

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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Canon G1X

Advantages of the Olympus XZ-1

recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

similarities

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Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon PowerShot G15

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Nikon Coolpix P7700

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon Powershot S100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Canon PowerShot G1X Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon EOS M

Olympus XZ-1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Olympus Stylus XZ-10

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