Canon G9 X vs Kodak Sport

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon G9 X vs Kodak Sport, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Sport (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and Sport (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was launched 4 years later than the Sport and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X scores versus the Sport with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Kodak EasyShare Sport. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Kodak Sport Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X comes with outside dimensions 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 Kodak Sport has proportions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X vs the Sport.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and Sport is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and Sport.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides a benefit in sensor innovation.