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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Launched October 2015
  • Updated by Canon G9 X II
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A1100 IS and Canon G9 X, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Canon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and G9 X (20MP) and the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and G9 X (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A1100 IS was launched 7 years before the G9 X and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1100 IS grades vs the G9 X for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon G9 X

 A1100 IS G9 X 

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon A1100 IS

 G9 X A1100 IS 
LaunchedOctober 2015February 2009More recent by 80 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k115kClearer display (+925k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon G9 X

 A1100 IS G9 X 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon G9 X has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the G9 X.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and G9 X is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and G9 X.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A1100 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon G9 X will show more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography details
Canon G9 X Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (209 grams)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography factors
Canon G9 X Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
77
lighter than others (209g)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Canon G9 X
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
39
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (209 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon G9 X
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot G9 X
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot G9 X
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-84mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 209g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $399