Canon G9 X vs Canon SD960 IS

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon G9 X and Canon SD960 IS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SD960 IS (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and SD960 IS (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was manufactured 6 years after the SD960 IS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the G9 X matches up versus the SD960 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Canon PowerShot SD960 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Canon SD960 IS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X features outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Canon SD960 IS has proportions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X and Canon SD960 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X against the SD960 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and SD960 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and SD960 IS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent G9 X should have an edge in sensor technology.