Canon G9 X vs Sony RX1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Canon G9 X versus Sony RX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.