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Canon G9 X II vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon G9 X II vs Sony S2000 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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G9 X II and Sony S2000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S2000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was announced 7 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G9 X II grades vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony S2000

 G9 X II S2000 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2010Fresher by 86 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon G9 X II

 S2000 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony S2000

 G9 X II S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II features outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II and the S2000.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will deliver extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Sony S2000
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than average (206 grams)
fixed screen
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Sony S2000
59
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
not so great battery (235 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography factors
Sony S2000 Travel photography factors
78
lighter than average (206 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
not so great battery (235 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (235 per charge)
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (206g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $530 $225