Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Nikon Coolpix A Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Coolpix A - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Nikon Coolpix A: Specifications at a glance

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

  • Introduced in October 2017
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-72mm (3x), f2.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 115 x 77.9 x 51.4mm³ (4.5″ x 3.1″ x 2.0″)
  • 399g (12.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Coolpix A

  • Introduced in June 2013
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C (DX)
  • 16 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Fixed lens 28mm, f2.8
  • No WiFi
  • 111 x 64.3 x 40.3mm³ (4.4″ x 2.5″ x 1.6″)
  • 299g (9.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix A

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Coolpix A: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format: APS-C (called DX by Nikon). This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: PowerShot G1 X Mk. III an Coolpix A sensor comparison

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Nikon Coolpix A Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III a better choice

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Coolpix A
Sensor cleaning (3)
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 16.20
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

9 4
Auto Focus points (4)

49 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)
Touch screen (2)
WiFi (2)
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III are built-in automatic sensor cleaning, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Canon are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is that the display has a higher resolution, the articulated display and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III is made easy by the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III scores 31 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix A

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Coolpix A
Longer battery life (3, photos)

200 230
Weighs less (2)

399g
(12.9 oz.)		 299g
(9.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

460cm³
(29 cu.in.)		 288cm³
(18 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix A are that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III and the more compact size.

Yields 7 points for the Coolpix A.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Coolpix A
Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Built-in flash
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Nikon Coolpix A Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III and Coolpix A

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Nikon Coolpix A

31
7

We recommend Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III as better choice.