Canon G9 X vs Sony WX50

Below, we are reviewing the Canon G9 X versus Sony WX50, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and WX50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was manufactured 3 years after the WX50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G9 X grades against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X offers outside 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X versus Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X vs the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and WX50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher G9 X will have an edge in sensor tech.