Canon G9 X vs Nikon S6500

In this article, we are looking at the Canon G9 X and Nikon S6500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and S6500 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was revealed 2 years later than the S6500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G9 X matches up against the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X and Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X compared to the S6500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and S6500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and S6500.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.