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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and AW130 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and AW130 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was announced 24 months later than the AW130 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the G9 X II grades versus the AW130 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Nikon AW130

 G9 X II AW130 
LaunchedJanuary 2017February 2015More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon G9 X II

 AW130 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Nikon AW130

 G9 X II AW130 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has outer 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) whilst the Nikon AW130 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II against the AW130.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and AW130 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and AW130.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography factors
Nikon AW130 Street photography factors
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (206 grams)
screen is fixed
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (235 shots)
no phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography details
Nikon AW130 Travel photography details
78
lighter than others (206g)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
72
good battery power (370 shots)
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (235 shots)
50
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
39
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (206 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IINikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Nikon Coolpix AW130
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2017-01-04 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.2 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $530 $398