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Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and EX-10 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and EX-10 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was released 3 years after the EX-10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X II matches up vs the EX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Casio EX-10

 G9 X II EX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2017November 2013Newer by 39 months
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon G9 X II

 EX-10 G9 X II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Casio EX-10

 G9 X II EX-10 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Casio EX-10 has dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X II and the EX-10.

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and EX-10 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and EX-10.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
64
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Casio EX-10
80
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (206 grams)
screen is fixed
67
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (384g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Casio EX-10
59
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
not so great battery life (235 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (455 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Casio EX-10
78
lighter than others (206g)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
not so great battery life (235 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
great battery (455 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (384 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
70
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (235 per charge)
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (455 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging information
Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
39
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (384 grams)
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Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IICasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Casio Exilim EX-10
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-04 2013-11-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 250 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.2 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 10.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 384g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 photos 455 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $530 $456