Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we are matching up the Canon G9 X II and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1").

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The G9 X II was brought out 18 months prior to the RX100 VA making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the G9 X II grades versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II comes with outside dimensions 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 RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X II and Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II against the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and RX100 VA is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and RX100 VA.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged G9 X II will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.