Canon G9 X vs Sony W800

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon G9 X vs Sony W800, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the G9 X (1") and W800 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The G9 X was revealed 21 months after the W800 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G9 X grades against the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G9 X has outside 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) and the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X vs Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X against the W800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and W800.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The G9 X comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The fresher G9 X should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.