Canon G9 X vs Sony W290

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon G9 X versus Sony W290, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and W290 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was launched 6 years later than the W290 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the G9 X matches up against the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X versus the W290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and W290.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will give greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G9 X is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.