Canon G9 X vs Sony W650

Here, we will be matching up the Canon G9 X versus Sony W650, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and W650 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was brought out 3 years after the W650 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the G9 X scores against the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X comes with physical 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) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the G9 X vs the W650.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and W650.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.