Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S9900

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S9900, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S9900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was released 24 months later than the S9900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the G9 X II matches up against the S9900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II enjoys outside 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 S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II vs the S9900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and S9900 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and S9900.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 X II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.