Canon G9 X vs Sony RX100 III

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon G9 X vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The G9 X was introduced 18 months after the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G9 X scores against the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X provides outer 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 RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X vs Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X versus the RX100 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and RX100 III is 92 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and RX100 III.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern G9 X should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.