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Canon G9 X II vs Sony H50

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon G9 X II and Sony H50, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the G9 X II (1") and H50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was brought out 8 years after the H50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G9 X II grades vs the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony H50

 G9 X II H50 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2009More modern by 98 months
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon G9 X II

 H50 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony H50

 G9 X II H50 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II and Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II vs the H50.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and H50.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X II will deliver extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Sony H50
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (206g)
screen is fixed
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
not so great battery (235 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Sony H50
78
lighter than competition (206g)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
not so great battery (235 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (547 grams)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (235 CIPA)
34
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
39
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (547 grams)
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-04 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.2 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $530 $80