Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh CX6

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon G9 X II versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and CX6 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and CX6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was launched 5 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X II matches up versus the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X II versus Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II versus the CX6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and CX6.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.