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Canon G9 X vs Nikon A1000

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A1000 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
  • Announced October 2015
  • Successor is Canon G9 X II
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon A1000 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon G9 X and Nikon A1000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and A1000 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and A1000 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was manufactured 4 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G9 X scores versus the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Nikon A1000

 G9 X A1000 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon G9 X

 A1000 G9 X 
ReleasedJanuary 2019October 2015Newer by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Nikon A1000

 G9 X A1000 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X features exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X and the A1000.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and A1000 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and A1000.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G9 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
64
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
52
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography info
Nikon A1000 Street photography info
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (209g)
fixed screen
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography info
Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
77
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
terrible battery (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography features
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
55
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging highlights
Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
39
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
73
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic port
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot G9 XNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-10-12 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209g (0.46 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $477