Canon G9 X vs Nikon A1000

On this page, we are looking at the Canon G9 X and Nikon A1000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and A1000 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and A1000 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was manufactured 4 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G9 X scores versus the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X features exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X and the A1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and A1000 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and A1000.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G9 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.