Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S9100

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon G9 X II and Nikon S9100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S9100 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S9100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 5 years after the S9100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G9 X II scores vs the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II compared to the S9100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and S9100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and S9100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will render more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer G9 X II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.