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Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD1300 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD1300 IS 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X II and Canon SD1300 IS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SD1300 IS (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SD1300 IS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was announced 7 years after the SD1300 IS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G9 X II matches up against the SD1300 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon SD1300 IS

 G9 X II SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2010Newer by 85 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon G9 X II

 SD1300 IS G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Canon SD1300 IS

 G9 X II SD1300 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Canon SD1300 IS has dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II compared to the SD1300 IS.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD1300 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and SD1300 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD1300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and SD1300 IS.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD1300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography features
Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
64
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than others (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography info
Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
low battery life (235 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography highlights
Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography highlights
78
lighter than others (206g)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
low battery life (235 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (235 CIPA)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging info
Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
39
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon G9 X II vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Canon SD1300 IS
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IICanon PowerShot SD1300 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Alternate name - IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-01-04 2010-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 206g (0.45 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $530 -