Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony W710
G9 X II | W710 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon G9 X II
W710 | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony W710
G9 X II | W710 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon G9 X II and Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X II vs Sony W710 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 |