Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S6500

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon G9 X II versus Nikon S6500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S6500 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was brought out 4 years later than the S6500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G9 X II grades versus the S6500 in the way of 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 S6500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II enjoys exterior 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 S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X II versus Nikon S6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II against the S6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and S6500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and S6500.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger G9 X II should have a benefit in sensor technology.