Canon G9 X vs Sony RX100

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon G9 X vs Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The G9 X was manufactured 3 years later than the RX100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G9 X scores against the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X and the RX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and RX100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and RX100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern G9 X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.