Canon G9 X II vs Canon S95

Let's look much closer at the Canon G9 X II versus Canon S95, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S95 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S95 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 6 years later than the S95 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G9 X II grades against the S95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot S95. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Canon S95 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II has external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon S95 has sizing of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X II versus Canon S95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G9 X II compared to the S95.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and S95 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and S95.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger G9 X II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.