Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon G1 X III versus Canon G9 X, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is fairly close but the G1 X III (APS-C) and G9 X (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X III was unveiled 2 years after the G9 X which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the G1 X III grades versus the G9 X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III & Canon PowerShot G9 X. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X III Gallery & Canon G9 X Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X III features outside measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Canon G9 X has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X III and the G9 X.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and G9 X is 82 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X III and G9 X.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X III having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G1 X III will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger G1 X III provides a benefit in sensor innovation.