Canon G3 X vs Canon G9 X

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G3 X versus Canon G9 X, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1").

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The G3 X was revealed 3 months prior to the G9 X and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G3 X scores vs the G9 X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Canon PowerShot G9 X. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery & Canon G9 X Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X provides external dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Canon G3 X versus Canon G9 X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G3 X and the G9 X.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and G9 X is 60 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and G9 X.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.