Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon G5 X MII versus Canon G9 X, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1").

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The G5 X MII was brought out 3 years later than the G9 X and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G5 X MII scores vs the G9 X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G9 X. The entire galleries are available at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Canon G9 X Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Canon G9 X has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon G5 X MII versus Canon G9 X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G5 X MII and the G9 X.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and G9 X is 86 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and G9 X.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher G5 X MII will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.