Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-Z280

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-Z280, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was revealed 7 years after the EX-Z280 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X II matches up versus the EX-Z280 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II has outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-Z280 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X II vs the EX-Z280.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and EX-Z280 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and EX-Z280.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.