Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX30V

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon G9 X II versus Sony HX30V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very well matched but the G9 X II (1") and HX30V (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was announced 4 years after the HX30V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G9 X II scores vs the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G9 X II versus the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and HX30V.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.