Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX620 HS

Here, we are reviewing the Canon G9 X II versus Canon SX620 HS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is very well matched but the G9 X II (1") and SX620 HS (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 8 months after the SX620 HS and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G9 X II scores versus the SX620 HS 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 SX620 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Canon SX620 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II and the SX620 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and SX620 HS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and SX620 HS.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The G9 X II comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The fresher G9 X II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.