Canon G9 X vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below, we are analyzing the Canon G9 X and Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was launched 4 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G9 X matches up versus the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X and the SZ-30MR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and SZ-30MR is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 X will have a benefit in sensor innovation.