Somewhat odd comparison, but ...
Canon g9x mk ii or Sony rx100 mk 1
I am looking for a totally pocketable camera to have with me all the time....
For totally pocketable camera that I will always have before me these two cameras are some what similar
Does anyone have both or a later sony version and have any comments
I am leaning towards the canon:
Small and even a little more pocketable
Better menu system
Seems like image quality is very comparable
Video I do not care about
The original ('Mk. I') RX100 is from 2012, and the G9X Mk. II is from 2017, which is a pretty substantial difference; in that sense it's not a very fair comparison. I guess you are looking at these two models because of the similar prices ($398 for the Sony and $429 for the Canon). My first thought is: IMO, instead of the original RX100 for $398, consider the Sony RX100 Mk. III for $598--IMO it's a better value--or look at a used but newer-version RX100 (e.g., RX100 Mk. IV from the very-reputable KEH, currently for $361 or $465, https://www.keh.com/shop/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx100-iv-digital-camera-20-m-p.html).
I've used an original RX100, and while it performs well and can deliver very good image (and video) quality, the overall user experience is IMO much better on my Canon S120. Do not underestimate the usefulness of the touchscreen on the G9X Mk. II, which the RX100-series did not get until the Mk. VI.
On the other hand, the RX100 Mk. III and newer have a usable viewfinder, which the G9X Mk. II lacks. There are uses and situations where I really like a viewfinder; that's my biggest limitation with the S120 (well, that and its auto-focus system).