Canon G9 X vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a complete review of the Canon G9 X versus Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The G9 X was released 5 months later than the RX100 IV so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G9 X matches up against the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X vs the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and RX100 IV is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and RX100 IV.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.