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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax S1

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax S1 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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G9 X
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax S1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon G9 X II and Pentax S1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S1 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 5 years after the S1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G9 X II matches up versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Pentax S1

 G9 X II S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2017March 2011Newer by 72 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon G9 X II

 S1 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Pentax S1

 G9 X II S1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II and Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II and the S1.

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and S1.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 X II will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
terrible battery (235 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Pentax S1
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
terrible battery (235 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (235 shots)
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
39
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Pentax Optio S1
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-04 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $530 $174