Canon M vs Canon G9 X

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon M vs Canon G9 X, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is pretty well matched but the M (APS-C) and G9 X (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The M was released 4 years before the G9 X and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M scores against the G9 X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M and Canon PowerShot G9 X. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery and Canon G9 X Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M features physical measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Canon G9 X has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M vs Canon G9 X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M and the G9 X.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and G9 X is 89 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and G9 X.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older M is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.