Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L26

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L26, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and L26 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and L26 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was introduced 4 years later than the L26 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G9 X II scores vs the L26 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Nikon Coolpix L26. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Nikon L26 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II compared to the L26.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and L26 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and L26.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X II will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.