Canon G9 X II vs Olympus XZ-10

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X II vs Olympus XZ-10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was revealed 3 years after the XZ-10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G9 X II grades versus the XZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II has outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II versus the XZ-10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and XZ-10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and XZ-10.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II provides an edge in sensor tech.