Canon G9 X vs Pentax MX-1

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon G9 X and Pentax MX-1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The G9 X was unveiled 2 years after the MX-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G9 X grades versus the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X has external dimensions 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 Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X and Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X against the MX-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.