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

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

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

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV Specs

PowerShot G9 X

  • Introduced in September 2015
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 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″)
  • 209g (6.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G9 X

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 vs Cyber-shot RX100 IV Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: PowerShot G9 X 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 VS Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G9 X a better choice

PowerShot G9 X

Cyber-shot RX100 IV

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.20 20.10
Auto Focus points (4)

31 25
Touch screen (2)

Weighs less (2)

209g
(6.7 oz.)
299g
(9.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

176cm³
(11 cu.in.)
242cm³
(15 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 X are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the PowerShot G9 X is made easy by the lower weight than the Cyber-shot RX100 IV and the more compact size.

The PowerShot G9 X scores 15 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV

PowerShot G9 X

Cyber-shot RX100 IV

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 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)

220 280

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

Cyber-shot RX100 IV

Sensor format

1″ 1″
Sensitivity

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

Image stabilizer

WiFi

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

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

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G9 X

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV

15
13

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