Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S6100

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon G9 X II versus Nikon S6100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S6100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 5 years later than the S6100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 X II scores vs the S6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II enjoys physical measurements 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 S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X II versus Nikon S6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II versus the S6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and S6100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and S6100.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger G9 X II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.