Canon 30D vs Canon G9 X

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 30D versus Canon G9 X, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Canon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and G9 X (20MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and G9 X (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 30D was released 10 years earlier than the G9 X and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 30D scores against the G9 X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 30D and Canon PowerShot G9 X. The complete galleries are available at Canon 30D Gallery and Canon G9 X Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D comes with physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Canon G9 X has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Canon 30D versus Canon G9 X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 30D vs the G9 X.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 30D and G9 X is 58 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and G9 X.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 30D because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X will render more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 30D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.