Canon G9 X vs Pentax RS1500

Let's look much closer at the Canon G9 X and Pentax RS1500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and RS1500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was unveiled 4 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G9 X scores vs the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X has exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X and Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X compared to the RS1500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and RS1500.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern G9 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.