Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Cyber-shot RX100 IV - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV: Specifications at a glance

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

  • Introduced in January 2017
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 28-84mm (3x), f2.0-4.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 98 x 58 x 31mm³ (3.9″ x 2.3″ x 1.2″)
  • 206g (6.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

Cyber-shot RX100 IV

  • Introduced in June 2015
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 16 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-70mm (3x), f1.8-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 101.6 x 58.1 x 41mm³ (4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.6″)
  • 299g (9.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot RX100 IV

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Cyber-shot RX100 IV: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format: 1″. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: PowerShot G9 X Mk. II an Cyber-shot RX100 IV sensor comparison

Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.

The 1″ sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 116mm² (4.6 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II VS Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II a better choice

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

Cyber-shot RX100 IV

Auto Focus points (4)

31 25
Touch screen (2)

Weighs less (2)

206g
(6.6 oz.)
299g
(9.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

176cm³
(11 cu.in.)
242cm³
(15 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the rather comfortable touch screen and the lower weight than the Cyber-shot RX100 IV. Another advantage over the Cyber-shot RX100 IV: the more compact size.

The PowerShot G9 X Mk. II scores 10 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

Cyber-shot RX100 IV

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

8 16
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 1.20
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

235 280

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot RX100 IV are that the camera is faster, that the display has a higher resolution and the articulated display. A recommendation of the Cyber-shot RX100 IV is made easy by the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 13 points for the Cyber-shot RX100 IV.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

Cyber-shot RX100 IV

Sensor format

1″ 1″
Resolution (megapixel)

20.10 20.10
Sensitivity

125 – 12800 ISO 125 – 12800 ISO
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

WiFi

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II VS Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II and Cyber-shot RX100 IV

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV

10
13

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II.