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Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX80

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX80, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was revealed 4 years later than the WX80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G9 X II grades versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony WX80

 G9 X II WX80 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2013Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon G9 X II

 WX80 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony WX80

 G9 X II WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II provides 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II and the WX80.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and WX80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X II will render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X II provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Sony WX80
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
low battery (235 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
78
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
low battery (235 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
has focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (235 shots)
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Sony WX80
39
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (206g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos 240 photos
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $530 $276