Canon G9 X vs Sony H90

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon G9 X vs Sony H90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was announced 3 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G9 X scores vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X offers 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) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X against the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and H90.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.