Canon G9 X vs Sony G3

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon G9 X versus Sony G3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and G3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was announced 6 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G9 X grades versus the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X has external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X versus the G3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and G3.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger G9 X is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.