Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon G9 X
(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

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.

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.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Nikon AW130
G9 X II | AW130 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | ![]() | February 2015 | More recent by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon G9 X II
AW130 | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Nikon AW130
G9 X II | AW130 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
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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 |