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Canon G9 X vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Replacement is Canon G9 X II
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Canon G9 X vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon G9 X vs Sony HX10V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively similar but the G9 X (1") and HX10V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was released 3 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the G9 X grades against the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Sony HX10V

 G9 X HX10V 
ReleasedOctober 2015February 2012Fresher by 45 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon G9 X

 HX10V G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Sony HX10V

 G9 X HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X comes with 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) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X vs the HX10V.

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern G9 X is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
64
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
37
good megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Sony HX10V
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (209 grams)
fixed screen
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography details
Sony HX10V Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
77
lighter than competition (209g)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (234g)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography information
Sony HX10V Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (220 per charge)
45
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (209g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon G9 X vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-10-12 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 grams (0.46 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $616