Canon G9 X II vs Nikon D500

Let's look closer at the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon D500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the D500 (21MP) is pretty comparable but the G9 X II (1") and D500 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 13 months after the D500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the G9 X II scores vs the D500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Nikon D500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Nikon D500 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon D500 has sizing of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon D500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II vs the D500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and D500 is 92 and 56 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and D500.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D500 will provide greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.