Canon G9 X II vs Canon S110

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon G9 X II and Canon S110, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S110 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S110 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was revealed 4 years after the S110 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the G9 X II matches up vs the S110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Canon PowerShot S110. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Canon S110 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Canon S110 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II vs the S110.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and S110 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and S110.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.