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Canon G9 X II vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon G9 X II vs Sony TF1 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
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon G9 X II vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon G9 X II versus Sony TF1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and TF1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was released 3 years later than the TF1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G9 X II scores versus the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony TF1

 G9 X II TF1 
RevealedJanuary 2017June 2013More recent by 44 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon G9 X II

 TF1 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony TF1

 G9 X II TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II provides 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) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II versus Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II and the TF1.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and TF1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer G9 X II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
80
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
not so great battery (235 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
78
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
not so great battery (235 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment proofing
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
70
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (235 shots)
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
39
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2017-01-04 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $530 $266