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Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X II versus Casio EX-ZR800, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was released 3 years after the EX-ZR800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G9 X II scores versus the EX-ZR800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Casio EX-ZR800

 G9 X II EX-ZR800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017August 2013More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon G9 X II

 EX-ZR800 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Casio EX-ZR800

 G9 X II EX-ZR800 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II has outside measurements 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 Casio EX-ZR800 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Casio EX-ZR800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II and the EX-ZR800.

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and EX-ZR800 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and EX-ZR800.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
low battery (235 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
78
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
low battery (235 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
74
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery (235 shots)
55
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IICasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-04 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $530 $429