Canon G1 X II vs Canon G9 X

The following is a complete review of the Canon G1 X II vs Canon G9 X, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and G9 X (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and G9 X (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X II was revealed 20 months earlier than the G9 X which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G1 X II grades vs the G9 X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G9 X. The full galleries are available at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Canon G9 X Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X II features outer dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Canon G9 X has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G1 X II against the G9 X.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and G9 X is 76 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and G9 X.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X will render greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged G1 X II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.