Canon G9 X vs Nikon S630

On this page, we are matching up the Canon G9 X vs Nikon S630, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and S630 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and S630 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was revealed 6 years after the S630 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the G9 X scores vs the S630 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon Coolpix S630. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Nikon S630 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G9 X provides exterior 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 S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X vs Nikon S630 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X vs the S630.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and S630 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and S630.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.