Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S5200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was revealed 3 years after the S5200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 X II scores versus the S5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II compared to the S5200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and S5200 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and S5200.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer G9 X II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.