Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX280 HS

Here, we will be comparing the Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX280 HS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SX280 HS (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SX280 HS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 3 years later than the SX280 HS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G9 X II grades vs the SX280 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Canon SX280 HS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II features outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Canon SX280 HS has measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II compared to the SX280 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and SX280 HS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and SX280 HS.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will produce greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.