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Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX20V

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G9 X
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX30V
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX20V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX20V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively similar but the G9 X II (1") and HX20V (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was released 4 years after the HX20V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G9 X II scores versus the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony HX20V

 G9 X II HX20V 
RevealedJanuary 2017July 2012More modern by 55 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Canon G9 X II

 HX20V G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony HX20V

 G9 X II HX20V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II has physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II and the HX20V.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and HX20V.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography info
Sony HX20V Portrait photography info
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Sony HX20V
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
screen is fixed
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography highlights
Sony HX20V Sports photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
terrible battery life (235 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
terrible battery life (235 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
70
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (235 shots)
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging factors
Sony HX20V Vlogging factors
39
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony HX20V
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-04 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $530 $397