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Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X II

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X II Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G1 X II
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
  • Released January 2017
  • Old Model is Canon G9 X
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Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X II Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the G9 X II (20MP) is pretty close but the G1 X III (APS-C) and G9 X II (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X III was announced 10 months after the G9 X II and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the G1 X III matches up against the G9 X II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Canon G9 X II

 G1 X III G9 X II 
ReleasedOctober 2017January 2017More modern by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon G1 X III

 G9 X II G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Canon G9 X II

 G1 X III G9 X II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon G1 X III features exterior dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Canon G9 X II has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X III against the G9 X II.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and G9 X II is 82 and 92 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X II top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and G9 X II.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 X III with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G1 X III will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G1 X III provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X II sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography information
Canon G9 X II Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X III
Street photography with Canon G9 X II
85
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
80
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (206g)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography features
Canon G9 X II Sports photography features
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
terrible battery (235 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Travel photography camera
Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
lighter than competition (206g)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography information
Canon G9 X II Landscape photography information
72
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
70
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G1 X III
Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
39
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon G1 X III vs Canon G9 X II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Canon G9 X II
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIICanon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-10-25 2017-01-04
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28-84mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 8.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 200 images 235 images
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,299 $530