Canon G9 X II vs Kodak Z915

Following is a in depth review of the Canon G9 X II and Kodak Z915, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Z915 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Z915 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 8 years after the Z915 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X II scores vs the Z915 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Kodak EasyShare Z915. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Kodak Z915 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Kodak Z915 has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II compared to the Z915.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and Z915 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and Z915.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will produce greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.