Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000
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Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Olympus 6000
G9 X | 6000 | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | July 2009 | Newer by 77 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon G9 X
6000 | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and Olympus 6000
G9 X | 6000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and 6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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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 |