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Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Later Model is Canon G9 X II
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
Photography Glossary

Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon G9 X versus Olympus 6000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and 6000 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and 6000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was unveiled 6 years after the 6000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G9 X matches up versus the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Olympus 6000

 G9 X 6000 
LaunchedOctober 2015July 2009Newer by 77 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon G9 X

 6000 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Olympus 6000

 G9 X 6000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X provides outside measurements 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 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X versus Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X vs the 6000.

Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and 6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and 6000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will result in greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent G9 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography factors
64
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography details
Olympus 6000 Street photography details
80
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (209 grams)
no articulating screen
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition (209 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (209 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot G9 XOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also called as - mju Tough 6000
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-10-12 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $259