Canon G9 X vs Nikon P7100

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon G9 X and Nikon P7100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and P7100 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was brought out 3 years later than the P7100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G9 X grades against the P7100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X and Nikon P7100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X compared to the P7100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and P7100 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and P7100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will deliver more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X should have an edge in sensor tech.