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Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-G1 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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G9 X
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-G1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and EX-G1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 7 years later than the EX-G1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G9 X II scores versus the EX-G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Casio EX-G1

 G9 X II EX-G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2017November 2009More recent by 87 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon G9 X II

 EX-G1 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Casio EX-G1

 G9 X II EX-G1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II offers physical dimensions 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-G1 has specifications of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II versus the EX-G1.

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and EX-G1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and EX-G1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will render greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger G9 X II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-G1 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-G1
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography information
Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (206g)
screen is fixed
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
terrible battery power (235 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
78
lighter than average (206 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
terrible battery power (235 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (235 shots)
31
focusing manually
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (206 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (154g)
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Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IICasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Casio Exilim EX-G1
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2009-11-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 154g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $530 $61