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Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Canon G11
(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
Sony HX9V
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Sony HX9V

 G11 HX9V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon G11

 HX9V G11 
RevealedJuly 2011December 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kClearer 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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

Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography info
Sony HX9V Street photography info
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (375 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (375 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging details
Sony HX9V Vlogging details
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (375 grams)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Canon G11 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot G11Sony 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