Canon G9 X vs Sony H55

Below, we are comparing the Canon G9 X versus Sony H55, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and H55 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and H55 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was released 5 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the G9 X grades versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X features exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X versus Sony H55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X vs the H55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and H55.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.