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Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X II and Sony W710, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and W710 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was launched 4 years later than the W710 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G9 X II grades against the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony W710

 G9 X II W710 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2013More recent by 49 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon G9 X II

 W710 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony W710

 G9 X II W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II has got external 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X II versus the W710.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and W710.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger G9 X II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
65
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no articulating screen
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
bad battery power (235 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
78
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery power (235 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (235 shots)
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-04 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $530 $90