Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX1

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X II versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the G9 X II (1") and RX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was released 3 years later than the RX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G9 X II scores vs the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G9 X II versus the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and RX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have an advantage in sensor tech.