Canon A490 vs Canon G9 X

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon A490 vs Canon G9 X, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and G9 X (20MP) and the A490 (1/2.3") and G9 X (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The A490 was revealed 6 years prior to the G9 X which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A490 grades vs the G9 X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 & Canon PowerShot G9 X. The full galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery & Canon G9 X Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A490 vs the G9 X.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and G9 X is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and G9 X.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A490 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon G9 X will give you greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.