Canon G9 X vs Olympus FE-4000

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G9 X vs Olympus FE-4000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was manufactured 6 years after the FE-4000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G9 X matches up vs the FE-4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X provides outside 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 Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X vs Olympus FE-4000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X vs the FE-4000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and FE-4000.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will render extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.