Canon G9 X vs Nikon D50

Below, we will be comparing the Canon G9 X versus Nikon D50, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and D50 (6MP) and the G9 X (1") and D50 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was announced 10 years later than the D50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G9 X scores vs the D50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Nikon D50. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Nikon D50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X features external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon D50 has sizing of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X versus Nikon D50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X versus the D50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and D50 is 92 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and D50.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon G9 X will produce more detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 X is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.