Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A2000 IS and Canon PowerShot G9

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A2000 IS and Canon PowerShot G9 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G9 ×
Canon PowerShot A2000 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G9Canon PowerShot A2000 IS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberG9A2000 IS
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106102
Width (mm)4332
Height (mm)7264
Weight (g)364234
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G7-
SuccessorCanon G1-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score35-
Dxo color depth score (bit)18.8-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.1-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)146-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.11.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1024x768
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 9 elements in 7 groups (including 1 aspherical element)Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 210.0036.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)66
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.17 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 501 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 9-point AIAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZoneContrast Detect; 9-point AiAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZone
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene modeAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (*3200 in special scene mode)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center or linked to active AF point), Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (at center or linked to single AF point), and Face Detect
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Snapshot, Sports, Indoor,Kids & Pets, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), Indoor
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync (second-curtain sync not available)
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range description9.8 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to Auto1.0-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1.6-6.7 ft./50cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Max flash sync (s)1/5001/500
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw cr2
-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.122.1
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.79-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.11.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-4
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.570.58
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.690.73
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.58-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.94
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.08
Startup time (s)1.52.1
Play -> record time (s)1.52.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.411.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240500
Battery form factorProprietary NB-2LH2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, RAW mode, Hot Shoe.Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Digic III Image Processor.



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