Canon G9 X vs Olympus 550WP

Following is a extended overview of the Canon G9 X versus Olympus 550WP, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and 550WP (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and 550WP (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was released 6 years after the 550WP which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G9 X grades vs the 550WP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X offers external 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 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X and the 550WP.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and 550WP is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and 550WP.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger G9 X will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.