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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S8100

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Old Model is Canon G9 X
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G9 X II versus Nikon S8100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S8100 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S8100 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was introduced 6 years later than the S8100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G9 X II scores versus the S8100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Nikon S8100

 G9 X II S8100 
IntroducedJanuary 2017September 2010More recent by 77 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Canon G9 X II

 S8100 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Nikon S8100

 G9 X II S8100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Nikon S8100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II against the S8100.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and S8100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and S8100.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
65
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography information
Nikon S8100 Street photography information
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than average (206g)
fixed screen
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography advice
Nikon S8100 Sports photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
bad battery pack (235 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Travel photography highlights
78
lighter than average (206g)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery pack (235 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
built-in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography features
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (235 shots)
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (206g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Nikon S8100
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IINikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Nikon Coolpix S8100
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Expeed C2
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $530 $299