Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP200

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm XP200, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was launched 3 years later than the Fujifilm XP200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G9 X II matches up against the Fujifilm XP200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has got physical 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) while the Fujifilm XP200 has measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II against the Fujifilm XP200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and Fujifilm XP200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and Fujifilm XP200.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.