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Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon G9 X
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony RX100 VA

 G9 X II RX100 VA 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Canon G9 X II

 RX100 VA G9 X II 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2017Newer by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony RX100 VA

 G9 X II RX100 VA 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
65
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
66
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Street photography highlights
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (206g)
screen is fixed
86
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
low battery power (235 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
bad battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography details
78
lighter than competition (206 grams)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
low battery power (235 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (235 per charge)
66
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging features
39
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
81
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (299g)
does not have microphone support
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony RX100 VA
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-04 2018-07-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.2fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $530 $998