Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G9 X II

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G9 X II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and G9 X II (20MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and G9 X II (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A3200 IS was brought out 7 years prior to the G9 X II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the G9 X II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Canon G9 X II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon G9 X II has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G9 X II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS and the G9 X II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and G9 X II is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and G9 X II.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A3200 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon G9 X II will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.