Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80
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Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Sony WX80
G9 X | WX80 | |||
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Released | October 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 34 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon G9 X
WX80 | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and Sony WX80
G9 X | WX80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon G9 X versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |