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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
63
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Refreshed by Canon G9 X II
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-ZR400, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was introduced 2 years later than the EX-ZR400 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X grades against the EX-ZR400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Casio EX-ZR400

 G9 X EX-ZR400 
LaunchedOctober 2015January 2013More recent by 33 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon G9 X

 EX-ZR400 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-ZR400

 G9 X EX-ZR400 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X against the EX-ZR400.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and EX-ZR400 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and EX-ZR400.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger G9 X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
63
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (209g)
no articulating screen
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
77
lighter than others (209g)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (220 shots)
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
39
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (209g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot G9 XCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-10-12 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209g (0.46 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 500 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $0