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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon G9 X
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon G9 X II and Olympus FE-4030, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was revealed 7 years after the FE-4030 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X II grades versus the FE-4030 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Olympus FE-4030

 G9 X II FE-4030 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2010More modern by 86 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon G9 X II

 FE-4030 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Olympus FE-4030

 G9 X II FE-4030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II features physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II and Olympus FE-4030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the G9 X II vs the FE-4030.

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and FE-4030 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and FE-4030.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography info
64
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
low battery life (235 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
low battery life (235 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
70
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (235 per charge)
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Olympus FE-4030
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $530 $130