Canon G9 X II vs Sony H90

Lets look more closely at the Canon G9 X II versus Sony H90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and H90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was released 4 years later than the H90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G9 X II matches up against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II vs the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and H90.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.