Clicky

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200 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
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S5200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The G9 X II was revealed 3 years after the S5200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 X II scores versus the S5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Nikon S5200

 G9 X II S5200 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2013Newer by 48 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon G9 X II

 S5200 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Nikon S5200

 G9 X II S5200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II compared to the S5200.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and S5200 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and S5200.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer G9 X II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography features
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography features
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Nikon S5200
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than others (206g)
no articulating screen
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography details
Nikon S5200 Travel photography details
78
lighter than others (206 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery pack (235 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
Landscape photography with Nikon S5200
70
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
42
really wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
33
really wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Nikon S5200
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IINikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Nikon Coolpix S5200
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (0.45 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos 160 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $530 $130