Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q
92 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
47 Overall
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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Pentax Q
G9 X II | Q | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | June 2011 | Fresher by 68 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Canon G9 X II
Q | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Pentax Q
G9 X II | Q | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Canon G9 X II versus Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G9 X II vs Pentax Q Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Pentax Q | |
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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 |