Canon G9 X vs Nikon AW120

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon G9 X and Nikon AW120, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and AW120 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and AW120 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was manufactured 21 months later than the AW120 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G9 X scores against the AW120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X has outer measurements 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 Nikon AW120 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X vs the AW120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and AW120 is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and AW120.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.