Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-47

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon G9 X II and Olympus FE-47, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FE-47 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FE-47 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was announced 7 years later than the FE-47 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G9 X II grades versus the FE-47 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Olympus FE-47. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II has got physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X II and Olympus FE-47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II vs the FE-47.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and FE-47 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and FE-47.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger G9 X II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.