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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon G9 X II versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was introduced 5 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G9 X II scores vs the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 G9 X II WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2017August 2011Newer by 66 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon G9 X II

 WG-1 GPS G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 G9 X II WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II enjoys outside dimensions 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 Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II versus the WG-1 GPS.

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer G9 X II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
80
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
59
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
71
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2017-01-04 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $530 $350