Canon G9 X vs Nikon S8200

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon G9 X vs Nikon S8200, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and S8200 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and S8200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G9 X was unveiled 4 years later than the S8200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G9 X grades versus the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X vs Nikon S8200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X vs the S8200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and S8200 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and S8200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.