Canon G9 X vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon G9 X vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was brought out 6 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G9 X scores against the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X provides outer 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 SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G9 X vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X vs the SP-565UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and SP-565UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will give you more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.