Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-565UZ

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was brought out 8 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G9 X II matches up against the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II features exterior 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) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II vs the SP-565UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and SP-565UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will resolve more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.