Canon G9 X vs Canon SX510 HS

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon G9 X versus Canon SX510 HS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SX510 HS (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and SX510 HS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was brought out 2 years after the SX510 HS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G9 X grades versus the SX510 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Canon SX510 HS has proportions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X vs the SX510 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and SX510 HS is 92 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and SX510 HS.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent G9 X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.