Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below, we are contrasting the Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was launched 5 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G9 X II scores vs the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has outside dimensions 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 SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G9 X II versus the SZ-30MR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and SZ-30MR is 92 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and SZ-30MR.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.