Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX90V

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G9 X II and Sony HX90V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly close but the G9 X II (1") and HX90V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was launched 22 months later than the HX90V making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G9 X II matches up against the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II provides 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 HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II and Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II and the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and HX90V.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.