Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-6
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Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced October 2015
- New Model is Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Lets look more in depth at the Canon G9 X and Olympus TG-6, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and TG-6 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G9 X was brought out 4 years before the TG-6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G9 X scores versus the TG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Olympus TG-6
| G9 X | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon G9 X
| TG-6 | G9 X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2019 |  | October 2015 | More recent by 43 months |
Common features in the Canon G9 X and Olympus TG-6
| G9 X | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X enjoys 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) and the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X against the TG-6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and TG-6.
Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G9 X will be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G9 X | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2015-10-12 | 2019-05-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 209g (0.46 lb) | 253g (0.56 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 63 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 495 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-13L | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $399 | $449 |