Canon G9 X II vs Sony HX9V

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon G9 X II and Sony HX9V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and HX9V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 5 years after the HX9V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the G9 X II grades versus the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II features outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II vs the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and HX9V.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II will have an advantage in sensor technology.