Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 4 years after the SZ-31MR iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G9 X II matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and SZ-31MR iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides a benefit in sensor technology.