Canon G9 X II vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was launched 4 years after the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the G9 X II grades versus the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II provides 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) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II against the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger G9 X II provides an advantage in sensor tech.