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Canon G9 X II vs Canon N100

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot N100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon G9 X II vs Canon N100 Key Specs

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
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon G9 X II vs Canon N100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon G9 X II versus Canon N100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and N100 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and N100 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was announced 3 years later than the N100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G9 X II scores vs the N100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon N100

 G9 X II N100 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2014More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon G9 X II

 N100 G9 X II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Canon N100

 G9 X II N100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon N100 has dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Canon N100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II versus the N100.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon N100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and N100 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon N100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and N100.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 X II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon N100 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Canon N100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
33
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography highlights
Canon N100 Street photography highlights
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (289g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Canon N100
59
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
not so great battery life (235 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Canon N100
78
lighter than competition (206g)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
not so great battery life (235 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
better than average battery (330 shots)
has touch focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (289 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (235 per charge)
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging details
Canon N100 Vlogging details
39
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors (289g)
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Canon G9 X II vs Canon N100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Canon N100
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IICanon PowerShot N100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot N100
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NB-12L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $530 $349