Canon G9 X vs Sony HX9V

Lets look closer at the Canon G9 X vs Sony HX9V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and HX9V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was unveiled 4 years after the HX9V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G9 X scores versus the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X compared to the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and HX9V.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.