Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

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

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 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

  • Introduced in June 2012
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 160 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 28-100mm (4x), f1.8-4.9
  • No WiFi
  • 101.6 x 58.1 x 36mm³ (4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.4″)
  • 240g (7.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot RX100

PowerShot G9 X vs Cyber-shot RX100 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 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 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G9 X a better choice

PowerShot G9 X

Cyber-shot RX100

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.20 20.10
Auto Focus points (4)

31 25
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 160 – 12800 ISO
Touch screen (2)

Weighs less (2)

209g
(6.7 oz.)
240g
(7.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

176cm³
(11 cu.in.)
213cm³
(13 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 X are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the rather comfortable touch screen, the lower weight than the Cyber-shot RX100 and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot G9 X scores 21 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot RX100

PowerShot G9 X

Cyber-shot RX100

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 10
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 1.20
Longer battery life (3, photos)

220 330

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot RX100 are that the camera is faster, that the display has a higher resolution and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 9 points for the Cyber-shot RX100.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G9 X

Cyber-shot RX100

Sensor format

1″ 1″
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon PowerShot G9 X VS Sony Cyber-shot RX100 Dimensions

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

PowerShot G9 X und Cyber-shot RX100, front view

Top view of cameras

PowerShot G9 X und Cyber-shot RX100, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G9 X

Sony Cyber-shot RX100

21
9

We recommend Canon PowerShot G9 X as better choice.