Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS
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Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS 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
- Released October 2015
- Later Model is Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
- New Model is Canon SX280 HS
Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SX270 HS (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and SX270 HS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G9 X was launched 2 years after the SX270 HS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G9 X scores versus the SX270 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Canon SX270 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon SX270 HS
G9 X | SX270 HS | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | March 2013 | Newer by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 461k | Clearer display (+579k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon G9 X
SX270 HS | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and Canon SX270 HS
G9 X | SX270 HS | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Canon SX270 HS has sizing of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X compared to the SX270 HS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and SX270 HS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and SX270 HS.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent G9 X should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-10-12 | 2013-03-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
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 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-6.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 209 grams (0.46 lbs) | 233 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | 210 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $399 | $284 |