Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX
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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX 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
- Launched January 2017
- Succeeded the Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 2011

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh PX, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and PX (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and PX (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

The G9 X II was brought out 5 years after the PX which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G9 X II grades vs the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Ricoh PX
G9 X II | PX | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 66 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon G9 X II
PX | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh PX
G9 X II | PX | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II has exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II and the PX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and PX.
Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Ricoh PX |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.2 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 206g (0.45 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 522 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $530 | $329 |