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Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Replacement is Canon G9 X II
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon G9 X versus Sony WX80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and WX80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was brought out 2 years later than the WX80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the G9 X matches up against the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Sony WX80

 G9 X WX80 
ReleasedOctober 2015January 2013More recent by 34 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon G9 X

 WX80 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Sony WX80

 G9 X WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X has physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X and the WX80.

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and WX80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern G9 X is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
64
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Sony WX80
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
no moving screen
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition in class (209g)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
features focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
39
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-12 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 BIONZ
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 surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 gr (0.46 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $276