Canon G9 X II vs Kodak Z950

In this article, we are looking at the Canon G9 X II and Kodak Z950, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Z950 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Z950 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was revealed 6 years after the Z950 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X II grades vs the Z950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Kodak EasyShare Z950. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Kodak Z950 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II versus the Z950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and Z950 is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and Z950.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X II will show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G9 X II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.