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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-ZR800, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was manufactured 2 years after the EX-ZR800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X grades versus the EX-ZR800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Casio EX-ZR800

 G9 X EX-ZR800 
LaunchedOctober 2015August 2013Newer by 27 months
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon G9 X

 EX-ZR800 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-ZR800

 G9 X EX-ZR800 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X offers 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) and the Casio EX-ZR800 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-ZR800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X against the EX-ZR800.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and EX-ZR800 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and EX-ZR800.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
64
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors (209 grams)
fixed screen
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competitors (209g)
supports touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than others (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 shots)
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
39
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (209g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot G9 XCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-10-12 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30,20,15 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 grams (0.46 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $429