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Canon G9 X vs Nikon A

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(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
  • Launched October 2015
  • Successor is Canon G9 X II
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon A Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon G9 X and Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and A (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and A (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was introduced 2 years later than the A and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G9 X scores against the A in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Nikon A

 G9 X A 
LaunchedOctober 2015June 2013Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Canon G9 X

 A G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Nikon A

 G9 X A 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X enjoys outer 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) and the Nikon A has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X and the A.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and A is 92 and 88 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and A.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon G9 X will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A as a Portrait photography camera
64
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
74
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography factors
Nikon A Street photography factors
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (209g)
no articulating screen
71
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (299 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography information
Nikon A Travel photography information
77
lighter than competitors (209g)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than average (299g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
54
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging information
Nikon A Vlogging information
39
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (209g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
31
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (299g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Nikon A
 Canon PowerShot G9 XNikon Coolpix A
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix A
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-10-12 2013-06-06
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 11.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 gr (0.46 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 80
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 13.8
DXO Low light score 495 1164
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 230 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $778