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Canon G9 X vs Sony W610

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon G9 X vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Later Model is Canon G9 X II
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon G9 X vs Sony W610 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon G9 X versus Sony W610, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and W610 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was launched 3 years later than the W610 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 X grades against the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Sony W610

 G9 X W610 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2012Fresher by 46 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon G9 X

 W610 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Sony W610

 G9 X W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X against the W610.

Canon G9 X vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and W610.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer G9 X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography highlights
Sony W610 Portrait photography highlights
64
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (209 grams)
screen is fixed
56
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X
Sports photography with Sony W610
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
77
lighter than competition (209 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
Landscape photography with Sony W610
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
39
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (209 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon G9 X vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-10-12 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 gr (0.46 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $200