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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 7 years after the SP-600 UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G9 X II matches up against the SP-600 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 G9 X II SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2010Newer by 85 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Canon G9 X II

 SP-600 UZ G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 G9 X II SP-600 UZ 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II against the SP-600 UZ.

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and SP-600 UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger G9 X II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography info
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography details
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen is fixed
36
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
low battery (235 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
low battery (235 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (235 CIPA)
29
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
39
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
20
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIOlympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-01-04 2010-02-02
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 area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $530 $189