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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S33

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
63
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Successor is Canon G9 X II
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S33 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon G9 X and Nikon S33, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and S33 (13MP) and the G9 X (1") and S33 (1/3.1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was launched 9 months later than the S33 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G9 X matches up vs the S33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Nikon S33

 G9 X S33 
AnnouncedOctober 2015February 2015More recent by 9 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon G9 X

 S33 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Nikon S33

 G9 X S33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X features outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X and Nikon S33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X vs the S33.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and S33 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and S33.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent G9 X is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography features
Nikon S33 Portrait photography features
63
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
32
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography features
Nikon S33 Street photography features
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition (209g)
no articulating screen
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography highlights
Nikon S33 Sports photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography info
Nikon S33 Travel photography info
77
lighter than competition (209g)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
58
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (221 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
Landscape photography with Nikon S33
69
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
35
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (209 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
29
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot G9 XNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix S33
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-10-12 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 7.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 4.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $150