Canon G9 X vs Sony A230

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G9 X versus Sony A230, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and A230 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was released 6 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G9 X scores against the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X versus Sony A230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X versus the A230.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and A230 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and A230.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon G9 X will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern G9 X is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.