Canon G9 X vs Canon N100
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Canon G9 X vs Canon N100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- New Model is Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Introduced January 2014
Canon G9 X vs Canon N100 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon G9 X and Canon N100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and N100 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and N100 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G9 X was revealed 22 months later than the N100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G9 X grades vs the N100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G9 X vs Canon N100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Canon PowerShot N100. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Canon N100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon N100
G9 X | N100 | |||
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Introduced | October 2015 | January 2014 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon G9 X
N100 | G9 X | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon G9 X and Canon N100
G9 X | N100 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon G9 X vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon G9 X provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Canon N100 has specifications of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G9 X and Canon N100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X vs the N100.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and N100 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Canon G9 X vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and N100.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G9 X vs Canon N100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot N100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot N100 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-10-12 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 209 gr (0.46 lb) | 289 gr (0.64 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") |
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 images | 330 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NB-12L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $399 | $349 |