Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z29
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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs
(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
- Updated by Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched March 2009
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Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z29, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") feature different sensor dimensions.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe G9 X was announced 6 years after the EX-Z29 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X matches up against the EX-Z29 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Casio EX-Z29
| G9 X | EX-Z29 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2015 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 81 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+925k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon G9 X
| EX-Z29 | G9 X |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-Z29
| G9 X | EX-Z29 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X has got external 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 Casio EX-Z29 has sizing of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X against the EX-Z29.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and EX-Z29 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and EX-Z29.
All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will provide more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G9 X | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Casio |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2015-10-12 | 2009-03-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 38-113mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 115k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 209 gr (0.46 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-13L | NP-60 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SDHC / SD Memory Card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $399 | $79 |
