Canon A2200 vs Canon G9 X

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon A2200 vs Canon G9 X, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Canon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and G9 X (20MP) and the A2200 (1/2.3") and G9 X (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The A2200 was announced 5 years before the G9 X which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2200 matches up against the G9 X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Canon PowerShot G9 X. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Canon G9 X Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon G9 X has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 vs the G9 X.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and G9 X is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and G9 X.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A2200 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Canon G9 X will deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.