Canon A1300 vs Canon G9 X II

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon A1300 vs Canon G9 X II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the G9 X II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the A1300 (1/2.3") and G9 X II (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A1300 was revealed 5 years before the G9 X II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1300 matches up against the G9 X II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Canon G9 X II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon G9 X II has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A1300 versus the G9 X II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and G9 X II is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and G9 X II.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A1300 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon G9 X II will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A1300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.