Canon G5 X vs Canon G9 X II

Lets look more closely at the Canon G5 X vs Canon G9 X II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the G9 X II (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The G5 X was released 16 months prior to the G9 X II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G5 X scores versus the G9 X II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X & Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G5 X Gallery & Canon G9 X II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon G9 X II has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G5 X compared to the G9 X II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and G9 X II is 85 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and G9 X II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged G5 X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.