Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR400

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon G9 X II and Casio EX-ZR400, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was revealed 3 years later than the EX-ZR400 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X II matches up versus the EX-ZR400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II offers external 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 Casio EX-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II and the EX-ZR400.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and EX-ZR400 is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and EX-ZR400.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer G9 X II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.