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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Released October 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon G9 X versus Nikon S1000pj, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and S1000pj (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and S1000pj (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was announced 6 years later than the S1000pj and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G9 X matches up vs the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Nikon S1000pj

 G9 X S1000pj 
IntroducedOctober 2015August 2009More recent by 76 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon G9 X

 S1000pj G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Nikon S1000pj

 G9 X S1000pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X comes with 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) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X and the S1000pj.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and S1000pj is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and S1000pj.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G9 X will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
64
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography features
Nikon S1000pj Street photography features
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
no articulating screen
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography details
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography advice
77
lighter than competition in class (209g)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography info
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging details
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
39
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (209g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot G9 XNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-10-12 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 209g (0.46 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $289