Canon G9 X II vs Sony H55

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G9 X II versus Sony H55, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and H55 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and H55 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was announced 6 years later than the H55 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G9 X II matches up vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II provides external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X II versus Sony H55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G9 X II vs the H55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and H55.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.