Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Olympus FE-4030. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Olympus FE-4030
G9 X II | FE-4030 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 86 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Olympus FE-4030
G9 X II | FE-4030 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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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 |