Canon G9 X vs Nikon B700

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon G9 X and Nikon B700, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the B700 (20MP) is very comparable but the G9 X (1") and B700 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was launched 4 months before the B700 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X scores against the B700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Nikon Coolpix B700. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X vs the B700.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and B700 is 92 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and B700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The G9 X has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.