Canon G9 X vs Nikon P1000

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G9 X vs Nikon P1000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and P1000 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and P1000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was unveiled 3 years prior to the P1000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the G9 X matches up versus the P1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X features physical dimensions 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 P1000 has sizing of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X vs the P1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and P1000 is 92 and 49 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and P1000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older G9 X is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.