Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX80

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.