Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD960 IS

Let's look closer at the Canon G9 X II versus Canon SD960 IS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SD960 IS (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SD960 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 7 years after the SD960 IS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the G9 X II grades against the SD960 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot SD960 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Canon SD960 IS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Canon SD960 IS has dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X II versus Canon SD960 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X II against the SD960 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and SD960 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and SD960 IS.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger G9 X II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.