Canon G15 vs Canon G9 X

Here, we are evaluating the Canon G15 and Canon G9 X, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and G9 X (20MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and G9 X (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was launched 4 years before the G9 X which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G15 grades against the G9 X for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot G9 X. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Canon G9 X Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G15 has got external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon G9 X has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G15 and Canon G9 X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G15 versus the G9 X.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and G9 X is 86 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and G9 X.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon G9 X will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged G15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.