Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR700

Below is a in depth review of the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-ZR700, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was manufactured 2 years later than the EX-ZR700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G9 X scores vs the EX-ZR700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G9 X provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR700 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-ZR700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G9 X and the EX-ZR700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and EX-ZR700 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and EX-ZR700.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G9 X will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.