Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G9 X

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G9 X [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II ×
Canon PowerShot G9 X ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G9 X Mark IICanon PowerShot G9 X
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberG9X Mark IIG9X
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20172015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9898
Width (mm)3131
Height (mm)5858
Weight (g)206206
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G9X-
Successor-Canon G9X Mar
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.220.2
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.412.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6563
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.921.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.512.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)522495
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2432 x 2432(5.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3248 x 2432(7.9 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5471 x 3072(16.8 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 2880(6.6 mp other)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2912 x 3648(10.6 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)86.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens; 8 elements in 6 groups (2 double sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single sided aspherical lens)Canon Zoom Lens; 8 elements in 6 groups (2 double sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single sided aspherical lens)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.500.09 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)55
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 505 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)Contrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking++
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)125125
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • white balance correction
  • white balance correction (underwater mode)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • white balance correction
  • white balance correction (underwater mode)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCustom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Panning, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night SceneCustom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 50 cm - 6.0 m (W) / 50 cm - 2.4 m (T)50 cm - 6.0 m (W) / 50 cm - 2.4 m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.660.88
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.661.63
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)86.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3110
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.10.8
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)20-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.10.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)19-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.180.29
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.130.29
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.140.37
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.780.72
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.07
Startup time (s)1.32.3
Play -> record time (s)1.21.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)10.36.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)235220
Battery form factorProprietary NB-13LProprietary NB-13L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or silver.Available in black or silver.



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