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Canon G9 X vs Nikon D5

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon G9 X vs Nikon D5 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
  • Replacement is Canon G9 X II
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D4s
  • New Model is Nikon D6
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon D5 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon G9 X vs Nikon D5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the D5 (21MP) is fairly similar but the G9 X (1") and D5 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was launched 2 months earlier than the D5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G9 X scores vs the D5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Nikon D5

 G9 X D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon G9 X

 D5 G9 X 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k1040kClearer display (+1319k dot)

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Nikon D5

 G9 X D5 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2016Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X features outer 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) and the Nikon D5 has measurements of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X vs the D5.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and D5 is 92 and 50 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and D5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon D5 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography details
Nikon D5 Portrait photography details
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
82
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Nikon D5
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (209 grams)
screen is fixed
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography advice
Nikon D5 Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (3,780 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competitors (209g)
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
64
better than average battery pack (3,780 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 shots)
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
decent megapixels (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (3,780 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging advice
Nikon D5 Vlogging advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (209 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
30
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Nikon D5
 Canon PowerShot G9 XNikon D5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon D5
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Introduced 2015-10-12 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Expeed 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5588 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 3280000
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.72x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
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) 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209g (0.46 lbs) 1415g (3.12 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 88
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.3
DXO Low light rating 495 2434
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 3780 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Storage slots One 2
Launch price $399 $6,500