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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q 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
  • Previous Model is Canon G9 X
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Later Model is Pentax Q10
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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon G9 X II versus Pentax Q, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Q (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Q (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was announced 5 years later than the Q and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G9 X II scores versus the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Pentax Q

 G9 X II Q 
IntroducedJanuary 2017June 2011Fresher by 68 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Canon G9 X II

 Q G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Pentax Q

 G9 X II Q 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II offers outside 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 Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X II vs the Q.

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and Q is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and Q.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will offer greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
45
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Pentax Q
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (206g)
screen is fixed
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (180 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography info
Pentax Q Sports photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
low battery pack (235 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Pentax Q
78
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
low battery pack (235 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
57
lighter than competitors (180 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (230 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography details
Pentax Q Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (235 CIPA)
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging info
Pentax Q Vlogging info
39
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (206g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (180g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Pentax Q
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Pentax Q
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-04 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 47
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 11.1
DXO Low light score 522 189
Other
Battery life 235 images 230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $530 $695