Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V
83 Imaging
34 Features
48 Overall
39


91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Launched December 2009
- Refreshed by Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Revealed July 2011

Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon G11 versus Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

The G11 was released 19 months before the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G11 matches up against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Sony HX9V
G11 | HX9V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon G11
HX9V | G11 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | December 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Sony HX9V
G11 | HX9V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G11 versus Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G11 vs the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and HX9V is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and HX9V.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G11 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX9V will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-12-16 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 grams (0.83 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-7L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $600 | $328 |