Canon G9 X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G9 X versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was revealed 5 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G9 X grades vs the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X vs the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and SP-800 UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and SP-800 UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G9 X should have a benefit in sensor technology.