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Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX150

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Canon G9 X
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon G9 X II and Sony WX150, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively close but the G9 X II (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was revealed 4 years later than the WX150 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the G9 X II scores against the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony WX150

 G9 X II WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2012More recent by 60 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon G9 X II

 WX150 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony WX150

 G9 X II WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X II and Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II compared to the WX150.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and WX150.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger G9 X II will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
38
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Sony WX150
59
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
bad battery power (235 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery power (235 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (235 shots)
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Sony WX150
39
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-04 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Form 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $530 $300