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Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 VII
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon G9 X II and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The G9 X II was manufactured 17 months prior to the RX100 VI making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X II scores versus the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 G9 X II RX100 VI 

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

 RX100 VI G9 X II 
LaunchedJune 2018January 2017Fresher by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 G9 X II RX100 VI 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II vs the RX100 VI.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

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

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older G9 X II will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography advice
65
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
66
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Street photography highlights
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206g)
fixed screen
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
low battery power (235 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
low battery power (235 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than average in class (301 grams)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (235 per charge)
65
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging information
39
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
77
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (301g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no external mic support
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony RX100 VI
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-04 2018-06-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 301g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $530 $1,198