Canon G9 X II vs Olympus VH-410

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon G9 X II vs Olympus VH-410, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and VH-410 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was announced 4 years after the VH-410 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G9 X II grades versus the VH-410 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II vs Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II compared to the VH-410.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and VH-410 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and VH-410.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.