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Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
63
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Replacement is Canon G9 X II
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was manufactured 5 years after the HX5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G9 X scores versus the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Sony HX5

 G9 X HX5 
IntroducedOctober 2015June 2010More modern by 65 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon G9 X

 HX5 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Sony HX5

 G9 X HX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X features outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X and the HX5.

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and HX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will render greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer G9 X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Sony HX5
63
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography info
Sony HX5 Street photography info
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
no articulating screen
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X
Sports photography with Sony HX5
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography information
Sony HX5 Landscape photography information
69
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (220 per charge)
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging advice
Sony HX5 Vlogging advice
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon G9 X vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Sony HX5
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-12 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $275