Canon G9 X vs Sony HX80

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.

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.

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.

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.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

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.