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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Ricoh PX
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Ricoh PX

 G9 X II PX 
ReleasedJanuary 2017August 2011More modern by 66 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon G9 X II

 PX G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh PX

 G9 X II PX 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
64
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography info
Ricoh PX Street photography info
80
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
59
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
bad battery pack (235 per charge)
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography information
Ricoh PX Travel photography information
78
lighter than average in class (206g)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery pack (235 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
70
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
39
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIRicoh PX
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