Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S640

Lets look closer at the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S640, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S640 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S640 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 7 years later than the S640 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G9 X II grades vs the S640 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Nikon Coolpix S640. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II features outer 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) while the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S640 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II versus the S640.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and S640 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and S640.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will offer more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.