Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S810c

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon G9 X II and Nikon S810c, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S810c (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S810c (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was brought out 2 years after the S810c which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G9 X II grades against the S810c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II provides external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X II and Nikon S810c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II versus the S810c.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and S810c is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and S810c.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.