Canon G9 X II vs Olympus XZ-1
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus XZ-1 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
- Earlier Model is Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Released January 2011
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus XZ-1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The G9 X II was released 6 years after the XZ-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the G9 X II matches up vs the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Olympus XZ-1
G9 X II | XZ-1 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | January 2011 | More modern by 73 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 614k | Crisper screen (+426k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Canon G9 X II
XZ-1 | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Olympus XZ-1
G9 X II | XZ-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II comes with 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 XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II versus the XZ-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and XZ-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and XZ-1.
To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Olympus XZ-1 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2011-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3664 x 2752 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.2 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 275g (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | 34 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 522 | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 images | 320 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $530 | $567 |