Canon G9 X II vs Sony S930
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009

Canon G9 X II vs Sony S930 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon G9 X II vs Sony S930, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S930 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

The G9 X II was manufactured 8 years after the S930 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G9 X II matches up vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony S930
G9 X II | S930 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 98 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper screen (+928k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon G9 X II
S930 | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony S930
G9 X II | S930 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II features outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon G9 X II vs Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II against the S930.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and S930.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger G9 X II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon G9 X II vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
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 | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.4" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.2 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $530 | $219 |