Canon G9 X vs Canon SD4500 IS

Below, we are analyzing the Canon G9 X and Canon SD4500 IS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SD4500 IS (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and SD4500 IS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was manufactured 4 years later than the SD4500 IS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G9 X matches up versus the SD4500 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Canon SD4500 IS has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X vs the SD4500 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and SD4500 IS is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and SD4500 IS.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will produce extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 X is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.