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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L610

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L610 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
  • Old Model is Canon G9 X
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2012
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L610 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon G9 X II and Nikon L610, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and L610 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and L610 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 4 years later than the L610 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G9 X II matches up against the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Nikon L610

 G9 X II L610 
ReleasedJanuary 2017August 2012More recent by 54 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon G9 X II

 L610 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Nikon L610

 G9 X II L610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II vs the L610.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and L610 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and L610.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Nikon L610
65
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (240g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography features
Nikon L610 Sports photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (235 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (120 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography advice
Nikon L610 Travel photography advice
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than others (240g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (120 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography info
Nikon L610 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
41
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (120 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging highlights
Nikon L610 Vlogging highlights
39
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Nikon L610
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IINikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-01-04 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 -
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 120 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $530 $150