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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L22

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L22 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
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L22 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X II and Nikon L22, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and L22 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and L22 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was announced 7 years later than the L22 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G9 X II matches up vs the L22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Nikon L22

 G9 X II L22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2010Fresher by 85 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon G9 X II

 L22 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Nikon L22

 G9 X II L22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II vs the L22.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and L22 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and L22.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will provide more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography details
Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Nikon L22
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (206 grams)
screen is fixed
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography information
Nikon L22 Sports photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (235 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography factors
Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
78
lighter than average (206 grams)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IINikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Nikon Coolpix L22
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-01-04 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 183 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $530 $130