Canon G9 X II vs Olympus TG-610
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
- 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Launched January 2017
- Superseded the Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and TG-610 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and TG-610 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe G9 X II was released 6 years later than the TG-610 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G9 X II matches up vs the TG-610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Olympus TG-610
G9 X II | TG-610 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | January 2011 | More recent by 73 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon G9 X II
TG-610 | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Olympus TG-610
G9 X II | TG-610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II and the TG-610.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and TG-610.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Olympus TG-610 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.2fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 190g (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 522 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 pictures | 210 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $530 | $223 |