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Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Replacement is Canon T7i
Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Later Model is Canon G9 X II
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Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is fairly well matched but the T6i (APS-C) and G9 X (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The T6i was launched 8 months before the G9 X which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the T6i grades vs the G9 X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon G9 X

 T6i G9 X 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon T6i

 G9 X T6i 
RevealedOctober 2015February 2015Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Canon T6i and Canon G9 X

 T6i G9 X 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i has external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Canon G9 X has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the T6i compared to the G9 X.

Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and G9 X is 66 and 92 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and G9 X.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T6i because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon T6i will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged T6i is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography highlights
Canon G9 X Portrait photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
64
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography info
Canon G9 X Street photography info
71
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (209g)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i as a Sports photography camera
Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (440 shots)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6i
Travel photography with Canon G9 X
66
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (440 shots)
77
lighter than others in class (209 grams)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography features
Canon G9 X Landscape photography features
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (440 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging factors
Canon G9 X Vlogging factors
72
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
39
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (209 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Canon T6i vs Canon G9 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Canon G9 X
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iCanon PowerShot G9 X
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Canon PowerShot G9 X
Alternative name EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2015-10-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 19 -
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-84mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 209g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.3
DXO Low light score 919 495
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $749 $399