Canon G9 X II vs Sony S2100

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G9 X II and Sony S2100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S2100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was released 7 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the G9 X II scores versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II and the S2100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and S2100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.