Canon G9 X vs Canon SX600 HS

Here, we will be comparing the Canon G9 X versus Canon SX600 HS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and SX600 HS (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The G9 X was released 22 months later than the SX600 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the G9 X grades versus the SX600 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X has got outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has sizing of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X compared to the SX600 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and SX600 HS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and SX600 HS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides an advantage in sensor tech.