Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon G9 X II versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 5 years later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G9 X II scores against the Fujifilm F550 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X II versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II against the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger G9 X II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.