Canon G9 X vs Sony WX150

Let's look much closer at the Canon G9 X and Sony WX150, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly similar but the G9 X (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was released 3 years after the WX150 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 X scores vs the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X has got external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X versus the WX150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and WX150.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G9 X provides a benefit in sensor tech.