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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(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
  • Launched October 2015
  • Successor is Canon G9 X II
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-ZR100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was released 4 years later than the EX-ZR100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G9 X scores against the EX-ZR100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Casio EX-ZR100

 G9 X EX-ZR100 
RevealedOctober 2015July 2011More recent by 52 months
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon G9 X

 EX-ZR100 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-ZR100

 G9 X EX-ZR100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X comes with physical measurements 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 Casio EX-ZR100 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X against the EX-ZR100.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and EX-ZR100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and EX-ZR100.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer G9 X will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
64
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
screen does not articulate
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
54
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than competitors in class (209 grams)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (204g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (209 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot G9 XCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-10-12 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine HS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.46 pounds) 204 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $300