Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X II versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was announced 6 years after the Fujifilm F500 EXR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the G9 X II grades against the Fujifilm F500 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II features exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G9 X II and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger G9 X II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.