Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-3
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Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced October 2015
- Successor is Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Updated by Olympus TG-4
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The following is a complete analysis of the Canon G9 X and Olympus TG-3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and TG-3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G9 X was announced 19 months after the TG-3 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G9 X matches up against the TG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Olympus TG-3
| G9 X | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2015 |  | March 2014 | Newer by 19 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon G9 X
| TG-3 | G9 X |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G9 X and Olympus TG-3
| G9 X | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X features exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X versus the TG-3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and TG-3.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher G9 X should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G9 X | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2015-10-12 | 2014-03-31 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 209 grams (0.46 lbs) | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| 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 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-13L | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $399 | $350 |