Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX500 IS

Here, we are comparing the Canon G9 X II versus Canon SX500 IS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SX500 IS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was introduced 4 years after the SX500 IS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G9 X II grades vs the SX500 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Canon SX500 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Canon SX500 IS has proportions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II and the SX500 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and SX500 IS is 92 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and SX500 IS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.