Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD970 IS

Lets look more closely at the Canon G9 X II and Canon SD970 IS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SD970 IS (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SD970 IS (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 7 years after the SD970 IS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 X II scores against the SD970 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot SD970 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Canon SD970 IS Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II features exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon SD970 IS has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II and Canon SD970 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II versus the SD970 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and SD970 IS is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and SD970 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will give more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II should have an advantage in sensor technology.