Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JX550

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JX550, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was brought out 5 years after the Fujifilm JX550 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G9 X II matches up versus the Fujifilm JX550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JX550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X II and the Fujifilm JX550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and Fujifilm JX550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and Fujifilm JX550.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II provides a benefit in sensor tech.