Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80
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![Canon PowerShot G9 X front Canon PowerShot G9 X front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X/Canon-G9-X-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80/Sony-HX80-front.jpg)
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44 Features
60 Overall
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Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released March 2016
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Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the G9 X (1") and HX80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
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The G9 X was brought out 4 months prior to the HX80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G9 X matches up against the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Sony HX80
G9 X | HX80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon G9 X
HX80 | G9 X | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon G9 X and Sony HX80
G9 X | HX80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | October 2015 | ![]() | March 2016 | Similar generation |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X and the HX80.
![Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 size comparison Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.
![Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and HX80.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
![Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-10-12 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Bionz X |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 209 gr (0.46 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 390 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $368 |