Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm A170

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm A170, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was brought out 7 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G9 X II matches up versus the Fujifilm A170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II enjoys outside 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 Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and Fujifilm A170 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and Fujifilm A170.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will deliver greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II should have an edge in sensor tech.