Canon G9 X vs Nikon S640

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G9 X vs Nikon S640, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and S640 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and S640 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was released 6 years later than the S640 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G9 X matches up vs the S640 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon Coolpix S640. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X has got outside measurements 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 S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X vs Nikon S640 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X and the S640.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and S640 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and S640.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G9 X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.