Canon G9 X vs Canon SX30 IS

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon G9 X and Canon SX30 IS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SX30 IS (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and SX30 IS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was launched 5 years later than the SX30 IS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G9 X matches up vs the SX30 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Canon SX30 IS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X has exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Canon SX30 IS has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X vs the SX30 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and SX30 IS is 92 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and SX30 IS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher G9 X provides an edge in sensor technology.