Canon G9 X vs Sony W220

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G9 X vs Sony W220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and W220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was introduced 6 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G9 X grades against the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X provides external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X vs Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X against the W220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and W220.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern G9 X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.