Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was unveiled 2 years later than the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G9 X matches up versus the TG-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X and the TG-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger G9 X is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.