Canon D20 vs Canon G9 X II

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon D20 vs Canon G9 X II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and G9 X II (20MP) and the D20 (1/2.3") and G9 X II (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The D20 was announced 4 years earlier than the G9 X II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the D20 scores vs the G9 X II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Canon G9 X II Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D20 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Canon G9 X II has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D20 vs Canon G9 X II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D20 versus the G9 X II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and G9 X II is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and G9 X II.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D20 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon G9 X II will provide greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged D20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.