Canon G9 X vs Nikon AW110

Below is a in depth review of the Canon G9 X vs Nikon AW110, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and AW110 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and AW110 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was revealed 2 years later than the AW110 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G9 X matches up against the AW110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Nikon Coolpix AW110. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Nikon AW110 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X features external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW110 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X vs the AW110.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and AW110 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and AW110.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger G9 X will have an advantage in sensor technology.