Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5100

The following is a in depth review of the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S5100 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S5100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was released 6 years after the S5100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the G9 X II scores versus the S5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II offers external 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 S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II versus the S5100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and S5100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and S5100.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X II will have a benefit in sensor tech.