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Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched October 2015
  • Renewed by Canon G9 X II
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very comparable but the G9 X (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G9 X was brought out 21 months after the WX350 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the G9 X scores against the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Sony WX350

 G9 X WX350 
IntroducedOctober 2015February 2014Newer by 21 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon G9 X

 WX350 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Sony WX350

 G9 X WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X features 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X against the WX350.

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and WX350.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G9 X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography info
Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
64
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Sony WX350
80
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (209 grams)
fixed screen
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X
Sports photography with Sony WX350
54
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
77
lighter than average in class (209 grams)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
72
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Sony WX350
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (209 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Canon G9 X vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-10-12 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 470 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $270