Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX10V

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX10V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly close but the G9 X II (1") and HX10V (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was revealed 4 years after the HX10V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G9 X II matches up against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II versus the HX10V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and HX10V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.