Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelPowerShot G9 XCyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
      MSRP$529$799
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      ProcessorDIGIC 6Bionz X
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3840 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480, 720 x 408, 640 x 4803:2 mode: 3888x2592, 2736x1824; 4:3 mode: 4864x3648, 3648x2736, 2592x1944, 640x480; 16:9 mode: 5472x3080, 2720x1528; 1:1 mode: 3648x3648, 2544x2544, 1920x1920
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fineExtra fine, fine, standard
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Focal Length8.8 - 25.7 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 84 mm24 - 70 mm
      Optical Zoom3x2.9x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 4.9f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDWhiteMagic TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.1 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      Flash On
      Off
      Rear Sync
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.00 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3
      DXO Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      DxO Low Light ISO495495
      DxO Color Depth21.522.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.312.3
      DxO Overall Score6367
      Video Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4/XAVC S
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      1440 x 1080p at 29.97 fps
      1280 x 720
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Physical Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Dimensions98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22")102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)209 g (0.46 lb / 7.37 oz)290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.6 x 2.8"6.15 x 4.7 x 2.85"
      Package Weight1.25 lb1.185 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Battery PackNB-13LNP-BX1
      Battery Life220 shots320 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory MountNo
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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