Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S33

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S33, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S33 (13MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S33 (1/3.1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 24 months later than the S33 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G9 X II scores versus the S33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Nikon Coolpix S33. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II compared to the S33.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and S33 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and S33.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X II will deliver more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer G9 X II will have an advantage in sensor tech.