Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm S4200

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon G9 X versus Fujifilm S4200, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm S4200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G9 X grades vs the Fujifilm S4200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X enjoys outside measurements 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 Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X versus Fujifilm S4200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X against the Fujifilm S4200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and Fujifilm S4200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and Fujifilm S4200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G9 X is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.