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Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon G9 X II and Canon SX710 HS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is pretty similar but the G9 X II (1") and SX710 HS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was brought out 2 years after the SX710 HS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G9 X II scores vs the SX710 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon SX710 HS

 G9 X II SX710 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2015More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon G9 X II

 SX710 HS G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Canon SX710 HS

 G9 X II SX710 HS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon SX710 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X II vs the SX710 HS.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and SX710 HS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and SX710 HS.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G9 X II includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher G9 X II will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography advice
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
47
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (206g)
screen does not articulate
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography factors
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
bad battery (235 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography details
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography details
78
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery (235 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography information
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (235 shots)
50
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (206g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IICanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-04 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.2 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 230 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $530 $349