Canon G7 X vs Nikon S9900

Lets look much closer at the Canon G7 X vs Nikon S9900, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and S9900 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X was unveiled 4 months earlier than the S9900 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G7 X matches up versus the S9900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The full galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X provides external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G7 X vs the S9900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and S9900 is 88 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and S9900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon G7 X will offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.