Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Sony RX1R Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G9 X vs RX1R - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Sony RX1R 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

RX1R

  • Introduced in June 2013
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • 24 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 35-25mm (1x), f2.0-22.0
  • No WiFi
  • 113 x 65.4 x 69.6mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 2.7″)
  • 482g (15.5 oz.)

All specs: Main page for RX1R

PowerShot G9 X vs RX1R 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:

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

Featuring an area of 856mm² (1.37 sq.in.), the RX1R’s sensor is a lot larger that the chip that the PowerShot G9 X employs at 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.). A larger sensor can produce images of interiors or at night that have less noise and better contrast than photos shot with 1″ sized chips.

Advantage: Sony RX1R

Canon PowerShot G9 X VS Sony RX1R Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G9 X a better choice

PowerShot G9 X

RX1R

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 5
Auto Focus points (4)

31 25
Image stabilizer (3)

Touch screen (2)

Weighs less (2)

209g
(6.7 oz.)
482g
(15.5 oz.)
More portable (2)

176cm³
(11 cu.in.)
514cm³
(32 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 X are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is the rather comfortable touch screen, the lower weight than the RX1R 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 19 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony RX1R

PowerShot G9 X

RX1R

Larger sensor (5)

1″ Full frame
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.20 24.30
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 1.20
External microphone (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the RX1R are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the display has a higher resolution and the connector for an external microphone.

Yields 18 points for the RX1R.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G9 X

RX1R

Built-in flash

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon PowerShot G9 X VS Sony RX1R Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G9 X and RX1R

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G9 X

Sony RX1R

19
18

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