Canon G9 X vs Olympus 7040

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G9 X vs Olympus 7040, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and 7040 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and 7040 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was revealed 5 years after the 7040 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the G9 X matches up against the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X compared to the 7040.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and 7040 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and 7040.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X provides a benefit in sensor technology.