Canon G9 X vs Nikon D610

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G9 X versus Nikon D610, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the D610 (24MP) is relatively similar but the G9 X (1") and D610 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was unveiled 2 years after the D610 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G9 X matches up versus the D610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Nikon D610. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Nikon D610 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X has got 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) and the Nikon D610 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X versus the D610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and D610 is 92 and 56 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and D610.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D610 will offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern G9 X will have an advantage in sensor technology.