Canon G9 X vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon G9 X versus Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The G9 X was introduced 12 months prior to the RX100 V so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G9 X matches up against the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X and the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and RX100 V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and RX100 V.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older G9 X will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.