Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S1000pj

In this article, we are matching up the Canon G9 X II versus Nikon S1000pj, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S1000pj (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S1000pj (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 7 years later than the S1000pj and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X II scores against the S1000pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II features external dimensions 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 Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II versus the S1000pj.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and S1000pj is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and S1000pj.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will show more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger G9 X II should have an edge in sensor tech.