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Canon A810 vs Canon G9 X II

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon A810 vs Canon G9 X II Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
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Canon A810 vs Canon G9 X II Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon A810 and Canon G9 X II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the G9 X II (20MP) is relatively similar but the A810 (1/2.3") and G9 X II (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A810 was revealed 5 years before the G9 X II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A810 scores vs the G9 X II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon G9 X II

 A810 G9 X II 

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon A810

 G9 X II A810 
LaunchedJanuary 2017February 2012Fresher by 59 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon G9 X II

 A810 G9 X II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Canon G9 X II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon G9 X II has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A810 and the G9 X II.

Canon A810 vs Canon G9 X II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and G9 X II is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon G9 X II top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon G9 X II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and G9 X II.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A810 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon G9 X II will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older A810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Canon G9 X II sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon G9 X II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Canon G9 X II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography information
Canon G9 X II Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
80
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (206g)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography factors
Canon G9 X II Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
59
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
terrible battery pack (235 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography highlights
Canon G9 X II Travel photography highlights
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
lighter than competition (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (235 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging factors
Canon G9 X II Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
39
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A810 vs Canon G9 X II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Canon G9 X II
 Canon PowerShot A810Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2017-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 7
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-84mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171g (0.38 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 235 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $99 $530