Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S9500

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S9500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the G9 X II (1") and S9500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was revealed 3 years after the S9500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G9 X II scores versus the S9500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II comes with outer 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 S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II vs the S9500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and S9500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and S9500.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.