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Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very comparable but the G9 X II (1") and HX80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was revealed 11 months after the HX80 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G9 X II matches up vs the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony HX80

 G9 X II HX80 
ReleasedJanuary 2017March 2016Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon G9 X II

 HX80 G9 X II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony HX80

 G9 X II HX80 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II enjoys 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) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II against the HX80.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and HX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography info
Sony HX80 Portrait photography info
65
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
39
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography features
Sony HX80 Street photography features
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (206g)
no articulating screen
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
low battery pack (235 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography highlights
Sony HX80 Travel photography highlights
78
lighter than competition (206g)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
low battery pack (235 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
great battery life (390 shots)
lighter than average (245g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (235 CIPA)
49
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery life (390 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
75
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony HX80
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-01-04 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz X
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos 390 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $530 $368