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Canon G9 X vs Canon G9 X II

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G9 X vs Canon G9 X II Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Renewed by Canon G9 X II
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
  • Released January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
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Canon G9 X vs Canon G9 X II Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon G9 X versus Canon G9 X II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. The image resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the G9 X II (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1").

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The G9 X was revealed 15 months before the G9 X II making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 X scores vs the G9 X II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon G9 X II

 G9 X G9 X II 

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon G9 X

 G9 X II G9 X 
ReleasedJanuary 2017October 2015More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Canon G9 X II

 G9 X G9 X II 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X vs Canon G9 X II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G9 X comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Canon G9 X II has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X versus Canon G9 X II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G9 X compared to the G9 X II.

Canon G9 X vs Canon G9 X II size comparison

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

Canon G9 X vs Canon G9 X II top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Canon G9 X II Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and G9 X II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged G9 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Canon G9 X II sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Canon G9 X II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography highlights
Canon G9 X II Portrait photography highlights
64
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography advice
Canon G9 X II Street photography advice
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (209g)
screen is fixed
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography details
Canon G9 X II Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
low battery pack (235 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography info
Canon G9 X II Travel photography info
77
lighter than others in class (209 grams)
has focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
low battery pack (235 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography details
Canon G9 X II Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
70
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (235 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging features
Canon G9 X II Vlogging features
39
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (209 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
39
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Canon G9 X vs Canon G9 X II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Canon G9 X II
 Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-10-12 2017-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 DIGIC 7
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-84mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 8.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 grams (0.46 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 65
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 495 522
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 235 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $530