Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P7100

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G9 X II versus Nikon P7100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and P7100 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was revealed 4 years later than the P7100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G9 X II matches up versus the P7100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II enjoys outside 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 Nikon P7100 has dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X II versus Nikon P7100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G9 X II and the P7100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and P7100 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and P7100.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will give you more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.