Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L810

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G9 X II versus Nikon L810, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and L810 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and L810 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 4 years after the L810 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G9 X II scores vs the L810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Nikon Coolpix L810. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Nikon L810 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II features physical 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) while the Nikon L810 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X II compared to the L810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and L810 is 92 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and L810.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.