Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G9 X II (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was brought out 21 months before the ZX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G9 X II scores versus the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X II vs the ZX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and ZX1.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you more detail having its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G9 X II is going to be behind in sensor technology.