Canon G9 X II vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

The following is a extended overview of the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 4 years after the TG-820 iHS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G9 X II matches up against the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II comes with 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 TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II versus the TG-820 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and TG-820 iHS is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will give more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer G9 X II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.