Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SH-1

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon G9 X II and Olympus SH-1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SH-1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was brought out 2 years later than the SH-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G9 X II matches up versus the SH-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X II and Olympus SH-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II and the SH-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and SH-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and SH-1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.