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Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Canon G9 X II
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and TG-320 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and TG-320 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was launched 3 years later than the TG-320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G9 X matches up against the TG-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Olympus TG-320

 G9 X TG-320 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2012More recent by 46 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon G9 X

 TG-320 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Olympus TG-320

 G9 X TG-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X and the TG-320.

Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and TG-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and TG-320.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
64
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
34
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (209g)
screen is fixed
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others (155 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography info
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography info
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
77
lighter than competitors (209g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than others (155 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
39
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (209 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot G9 XOlympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Olympus TG-320
Category Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2015-10-12 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 TruePic III+
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 grams (0.46 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 150 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $0