Canon G9 X vs Nikon S810c

Lets look more in depth at the Canon G9 X vs Nikon S810c, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and S810c (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and S810c (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was revealed 19 months after the S810c which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G9 X matches up vs the S810c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X has got outer 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) while the Nikon S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X vs Nikon S810c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X against the S810c.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and S810c is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and S810c.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger G9 X provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.