Canon G9 X II vs Sony W290

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X II and Sony W290, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and W290 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was introduced 7 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X II grades versus the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II has got physical 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) and the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X II and Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II vs the W290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and W290.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.