Canon G9 X vs Canon SX230 HS

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon G9 X and Canon SX230 HS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SX230 HS (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and SX230 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was brought out 4 years after the SX230 HS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G9 X matches up vs the SX230 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X provides physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Canon SX230 HS has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X and Canon SX230 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X vs the SX230 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and SX230 HS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and SX230 HS.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G9 X is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.