Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX5

Lets examine more closely at the Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 6 years after the HX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G9 X II grades vs the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II enjoys external measurements 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 HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the G9 X II compared to the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and HX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X II will give you more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger G9 X II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.