Canon 350D vs Canon G9 X

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon 350D and Canon G9 X, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and G9 X (20MP) and the 350D (APS-C) and G9 X (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 350D was launched 11 years before the G9 X which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 350D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 350D scores against the G9 X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 350D and Canon PowerShot G9 X. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 350D Gallery and Canon G9 X Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 350D has got outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Canon G9 X has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon 350D and Canon G9 X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 350D vs the G9 X.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 350D and G9 X is 70 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 350D and G9 X.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 350D featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 350D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.