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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Old Model is Canon G9 X
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 6 years after the SP-610UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G9 X II matches up vs the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 G9 X II SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2011Newer by 73 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon G9 X II

 SP-610UZ G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Olympus SP-610UZ

 G9 X II SP-610UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II versus the SP-610UZ.

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and SP-610UZ is 92 and 79 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger G9 X II should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
64
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
no moving screen
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
59
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
bad battery (235 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
78
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery (235 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (235 CIPA)
40
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
39
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
26
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-01-04 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 photos 340 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $530 $299