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Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The G9 X II was announced 3 years prior to the RX100 VII which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G9 X II matches up vs the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 G9 X II RX100 VII 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

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

 RX100 VII G9 X II 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2017Newer by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 G9 X II RX100 VII 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II compared to the RX100 VII.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and RX100 VII is 92 and 88 respectively.

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

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged G9 X II will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography factors
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
66
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Street photography camera
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
low battery power (235 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography details
78
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
low battery power (235 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
low battery life (260 per charge)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (235 shots)
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging info
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging info
39
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (302g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony RX100 VII
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-04 2019-07-25
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.45 pounds) 302 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 63
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light score 522 418
Other
Battery life 235 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $530 $1,298