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Canon G9 X vs Sony RX1

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Canon G9 X vs Sony RX1 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
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon G9 X II
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Canon G9 X vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon G9 X versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is pretty close but the G9 X (1") and RX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was announced 2 years later than the RX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G9 X scores vs the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Sony RX1

 G9 X RX1 
IntroducedOctober 2015February 2013More recent by 33 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Canon G9 X

 RX1 G9 X 
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Sony RX1

 G9 X RX1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X has outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G9 X compared to the RX1.

Canon G9 X vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and RX1.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G9 X is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
64
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
82
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography details
Sony RX1 Street photography details
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (209g)
fixed screen
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography information
Sony RX1 Sports photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition (209g)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (270 per charge)
more heavy than competition (482g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 shots)
65
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1 Vlogging highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (209 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482 grams)
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Canon G9 X vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Sony RX1
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-12 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 grams (0.46 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 93
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 14.3
DXO Low light score 495 2534
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $2,798