The Canon PowerShot G9 X is 10.8 mm narrower, 18 mm shorter, 9.5 mm thinner and 147 g lighter than the Canon PowerShot G16.
| Canon PowerShot G16 | Canon PowerShot G9 X | |
|---|---|---|
| Size (W × H × D) | 108.8 × 75.9 × 40.3 mm | 98 × 57.9 × 30.8 mm |
| Weight | 356 g | 209 g |
| Lens | Fixed lens | Fixed lens |
| Sensor | 1/1.7" | — |
| Announced | 2013 | 2015 |