Canon G9 X vs Olympus 8000

Let's look much closer at the Canon G9 X and Olympus 8000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and 8000 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and 8000 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was launched 6 years after the 8000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G9 X scores versus the 8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G9 X comes with external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X and Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X versus the 8000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and 8000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and 8000.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G9 X is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.