Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-20

Below, we are evaluating the Canon G9 X versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WG-20 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and WG-20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was brought out 21 months later than the WG-20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the G9 X grades versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon G9 X has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X versus Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X versus the WG-20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and WG-20.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 X will have a benefit in sensor technology.