Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Canon PowerShot G9 X. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Canon G9 X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon G9 X
A1100 IS | G9 X |
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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon A1100 IS
G9 X | A1100 IS | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | February 2009 | More recent by 80 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 115k | Clearer display (+925k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon G9 X
A1100 IS | G9 X | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Canon A1100 IS and Canon G9 X in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G9 X Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Canon PowerShot G9 X | |
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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 |