Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 VI

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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 VI

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic G9 advantages over Sony RX100 VI

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.34 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer video battery life
55 vs 40 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.83x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
60.0 fps vs 23.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.0 fps vs 23.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Panasonic G9

Less expensive
$699* vs $1498
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
1000 fps vs 180 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
42 mm vs 91 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
301g vs 658g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
229 vs 50 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
109 vs 50 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

Great build quality; Very good image quality; Effective IBIS; Excellent performance; Fast shooting speeds; 4K/60p video.
No phase-detection autofocus; 10-minute limit for 4k60p video clips; No V-Log or 10-bit video.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Panasonic G9

Panasonic ZS100

$1065
4/3

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G9

Olympus E-M1 II

$1065
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Top deck display

$1324
4/3

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Sony RX100 VI

Olympus E-M1 II

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1324
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5

$1065
4/3

High resolution composite
Top deck display

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic GH5

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$1348
4/3

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95

$1065
4/3

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

$831
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic G95

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$831
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic G95

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Panasonic G9

Sony RX100 VII

$1065
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$1298
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

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