Canon G9 X vs Olympus SH-1

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G9 X vs Olympus SH-1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and SH-1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was revealed 19 months later than the SH-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G9 X matches up versus the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G9 X provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X compared to the SH-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and SH-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and SH-1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X will have an advantage in sensor tech.