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senseFly collected the images from both the Sony WX camera that comes standard with the eBee and the new Canon G9X.

The Canon G9X was flown at 120 m altitude to achieve 2.8 cm/pixel resolution. The Sony WX was flown at 99 m (324 ft) to achieve same 2.8 cm/pixel resolution. Images were taken at different times, so brightness of images is slightly different. However, I think these images very nicely show the difference in resolution. Because the images were captured on different flights, the image area don’t match exactly. To make the comparison, I took 3 images and zoomed in the same area. For many applications, the Sony WX captures a nice data set. Where greater resolution and detail are needed then opt for the Canon G9X (or S.O.D.A) with its 20 mp resolution and large 1 inch sensor for crisp, sharper images that captures finer detail. Note that the G9X has a slightly narrower field of view which could result in slightly greater number of flight passes when covering large areas.

Image 1:

Canon G9X– collects both JPEG and CR2(raw) image format and has full manual control. Resolution at 400 ft. is 2.8 CM/PIXEL

Sony WX– captures JPEG image format, with limited manual override settings. Resolution at 400 ft. is 2.8 CM/PIXEL. If you look carefully you will notice the image is not as sharp. On the white power box in the centre it is difficult to make out the 6 ‘black dots’ compared to the G9X. The photo shows more pixilation (graininess), and edges of structures is not as clearly defined.

Image 2

Canon G9X-2.8 CM/PIXEL @ 400 ft. altitude. The Tower is more discernable and variations in the vegetation
shows better definition of difference in ground cover.

Sony WX 2.8 CM/PIXEL. Vegetation appears to cover ground more uniformity due to blending of pixels

Image 3

This image is a little blurry because I zoomed in on the photo purposely to push it to the limits and
show the difference between the two cameras
Canon G9X

Sony WX