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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G9 X
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WS80, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WS80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was announced 7 years after the WS80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G9 X II grades against the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Pentax WS80

 G9 X II WS80 
LaunchedJanuary 2017August 2009Newer by 91 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon G9 X II

 WS80 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Pentax WS80

 G9 X II WS80 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X II against the WS80.

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and WS80.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will resolve extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
65
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen is fixed
59
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
59
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competition (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
terrible battery (235 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
61
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
70
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (235 shots)
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging features
Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Pentax WS80
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Pentax Optio WS80
Category Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2017-01-04 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Prime
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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
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) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $530 $220