Canon G1 X vs Canon G9 X

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon G1 X versus Canon G9 X, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and G9 X (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and G9 X (1") posses different sensor size.

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The G1 X was revealed 4 years before the G9 X and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the G1 X scores versus the G9 X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Canon PowerShot G9 X. The full galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery & Canon G9 X Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X has got external dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 534 grams (1.18 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 X and the G9 X.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and G9 X is 75 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and G9 X.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older G1 X is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.