Canon G9 X vs Canon SX220 HS

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G9 X and Canon SX220 HS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and SX220 HS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was brought out 4 years later than the SX220 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the G9 X grades vs the SX220 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Canon SX220 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X offers outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X compared to the SX220 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and SX220 HS is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and SX220 HS.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.