Canon G9 X II vs Sony A7S

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon G9 X II versus Sony A7S, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and A7S (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was released 2 years after the A7S which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the G9 X II scores versus the A7S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II against the A7S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and A7S is 92 and 77 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and A7S.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon G9 X II will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.