Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6010

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6010, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and 6010 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and 6010 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was announced 6 years after the 6010 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G9 X grades against the 6010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X enjoys exterior 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 6010 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).

Compare the Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X against the 6010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and 6010.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern G9 X provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.