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Canon G9 X vs Canon N

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Canon PowerShot N front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon G9 X vs Canon N 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
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Renewed by Canon G9 X II
Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon G9 X vs Canon N Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon G9 X and Canon N, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and N (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and N (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was launched 2 years later than the N and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G9 X matches up vs the N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon N

 G9 X N 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2013Fresher by 34 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon G9 X

 N G9 X 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Canon N

 G9 X N 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X vs Canon N Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Canon N has sizing of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G9 X versus the N.

Canon G9 X vs Canon N size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and N is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Canon N top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Canon N Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and N.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G9 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Canon N sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Canon N Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Street photography camera
Canon N as a Street photography camera
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (209 grams)
screen is fixed
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X
Sports photography with Canon N
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography highlights
Canon N Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competitors in class (209 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
Landscape photography with Canon N
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Canon N
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
72
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no external mic support
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Canon G9 X vs Canon N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Canon N
 Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot N
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot N
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 2248
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - PureColor II G touch
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 grams (0.46 pounds) 195 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $299