Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is relatively similar but the G9 X II (1") and SX730 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was introduced 3 months prior to the SX730 HS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G9 X II grades versus the SX730 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II features outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Canon SX730 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G9 X II versus the SX730 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and SX730 HS is 92 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and SX730 HS.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will offer extra detail using its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.