Canon G9 X II vs Olympus 6000

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon G9 X II and Olympus 6000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and 6000 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and 6000 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was launched 7 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G9 X II grades versus the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II has outer 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) while the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II vs the 6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and 6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and 6000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.