Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm S1500

Lets take a closer look at the Canon G9 X II versus Fujifilm S1500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was revealed 7 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 X II grades vs the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II has physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and Fujifilm S1500 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and Fujifilm S1500.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will produce extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.