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Canon G9 X vs Sony H70

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon G9 X vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon G9 X vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon G9 X versus Sony H70, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and H70 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and H70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was released 4 years after the H70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G9 X scores versus the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Sony H70

 G9 X H70 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2011Newer by 58 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon G9 X

 H70 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Sony H70

 G9 X H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X compared to the H70.

Canon G9 X vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and H70.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer G9 X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Sony H70
64
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography highlights
Sony H70 Street photography highlights
80
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (209 grams)
screen is fixed
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than average (209g)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
Landscape photography with Sony H70
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Sony H70
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (209g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
29
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon G9 X vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Sony H70
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-10-12 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209g (0.46 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $199