Lumix G9vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The lumix g9 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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