Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-610

In this article, we are looking at the Canon G9 X versus Olympus TG-610, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and TG-610 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and TG-610 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was launched 4 years later than the TG-610 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G9 X matches up vs the TG-610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X offers outside 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 TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X versus Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X and the TG-610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and TG-610.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer G9 X will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.