Canon G9 X vs Kodak S-1

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon G9 X vs Kodak S-1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and S-1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was manufactured 16 months after the S-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G9 X matches up versus the S-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Kodak Pixpro S-1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Kodak S-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G9 X offers physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Kodak S-1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X vs the S-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and S-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and S-1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G9 X will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.