Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6020

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon G9 X vs Olympus 6020, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the G9 X (1") and 6020 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was launched 5 years after the 6020 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the G9 X matches up vs the 6020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G9 X features exterior 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) while the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X versus the 6020.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and 6020 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and 6020.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will show greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger G9 X is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.