Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP90

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm XP90, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The G9 X was revealed 3 months before the Fujifilm XP90 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 X grades vs the Fujifilm XP90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Fujifilm XP90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Fujifilm XP90 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP90 has dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm XP90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X versus the Fujifilm XP90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and Fujifilm XP90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and Fujifilm XP90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.