Canon G9 X vs Sony WX300

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G9 X and Sony WX300, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very similar but the G9 X (1") and WX300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was brought out 2 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G9 X scores versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X and Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X vs the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and WX300.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G9 X will have an advantage in sensor technology.