Canon G9 X II vs Canon XC10

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon G9 X II versus Canon XC10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and XC10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1").

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The G9 X II was released 22 months later than the XC10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G9 X II grades versus the XC10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Canon XC10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Canon XC10 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II provides physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon XC10 has dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II compared to the XC10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and XC10 is 92 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and XC10.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon G9 X II to give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger G9 X II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.