Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SH-3

Below, we are evaluating the Canon G9 X II vs Olympus SH-3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SH-3 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SH-3 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was launched 12 months later than the SH-3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G9 X II scores against the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II versus the SH-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and SH-3 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and SH-3.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 X II provides a benefit in sensor technology.