Canon G9 X vs Nikon AW100

Below, we are analyzing the Canon G9 X versus Nikon AW100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and AW100 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and AW100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The G9 X was introduced 4 years later than the AW100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G9 X scores against the AW100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X has got outer dimensions 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 Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X and the AW100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and AW100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and AW100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher G9 X provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.