Canon G9 X II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was launched 4 years later than the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G9 X II scores versus the TG-830 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II vs the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.