Canon G9 X vs Sony S980

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon G9 X vs Sony S980, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and S980 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and S980 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was manufactured 6 years after the S980 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the G9 X matches up versus the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X vs Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X and the S980.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and S980.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will deliver more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent G9 X will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.