Canon G9 X II vs Sony W690

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon G9 X II versus Sony W690, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and W690 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and W690 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was announced 4 years later than the W690 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G9 X II matches up against the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II vs the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and W690.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer G9 X II provides an edge in sensor innovation.