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Canon G9 X vs Nikon P7100

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43

Canon G9 X vs Nikon P7100 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
  • Released October 2015
  • Replacement is Canon G9 X II
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P7000
  • Successor is Nikon P7700
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon P7100 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon G9 X and Nikon P7100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and P7100 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was brought out 3 years later than the P7100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G9 X grades against the P7100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Nikon P7100

 G9 X P7100 
AnnouncedOctober 2015February 2012More recent by 45 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon G9 X

 P7100 G9 X 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Nikon P7100

 G9 X P7100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X compared to the P7100.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and P7100 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and P7100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will deliver more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
45
manual focus
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Street photography camera
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (209 grams)
no moving screen
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (395g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (350 shots)
max fps low (1.3 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography information
Nikon P7100 Travel photography information
77
lighter than competition (209 grams)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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good battery (350 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (395 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography information
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging highlights
Nikon P7100 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (209 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
does have external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors (395g)
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Nikon P7100
 Canon PowerShot G9 XNikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7100
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-10-12 2012-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 2.7 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 grams (0.46 lbs) 395 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 41
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 10.7
DXO Low light score 495 165
Other
Battery life 220 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $750