Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX210 IS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X II versus Canon SX210 IS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SX210 IS (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SX210 IS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was brought out 6 years later than the SX210 IS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the G9 X II matches up against the SX210 IS in the way of 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 SX210 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Canon SX210 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X II versus Canon SX210 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II versus the SX210 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and SX210 IS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and SX210 IS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.