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Comparison of Canon PowerShot G9 and Nikon Coolpix P6000 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P6000 ×
Canon PowerShot G9 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P6000Canon PowerShot G9
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberP6000G9
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107106
Width (mm)4243
Height (mm)6672
Weight (g)270364
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon G7
Successor-Canon G1
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)13.512.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3243.32
Sensor width (mm)7.67.6
Sensor height (mm)5.75.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.81.9
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score3535
Dxo color depth score (bit)1918.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.210.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)129146
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 3168(10.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4224 x 3168(13.4 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • .nrw raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw cr2
Continuous-mode (fps)0.81.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1024x768
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor ED, 9 elements in 7 groupsCanon Zoom Lens, 9 elements in 7 groups (including 1 aspherical element)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0035.00 - 210.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 24.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)46
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.370.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast-detect, Multi-area AFContrast Detect; 9-point AIAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZone
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeNon-TTL optical, real-image optical zoomReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 800), High Sensitivity Auto (64 - 1600), Fixed Range Auto (64 - 100 / 200 / 400), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene mode
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2500 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot AF areaEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center or linked to active AF point), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, SPorts, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-up, MuseumPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Snapshot, Sports, Indoor,Kids & Pets, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync (second-curtain sync not available)
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 to 6.0m (W), 0.3 to 3.0m (T)9.8 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to Auto
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .nrw raw
  • raw cr2
Included memory (MB)48-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
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
  • wired lan
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.442.12
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)5.382.79
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.81.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.57
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.740.69
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.30.58
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.88-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.09
Startup time (s)31.5
Play -> record time (s)0.71.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)75.4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260240
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-2LH
Usable battery types
  • en-el5 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical image stabilization, Hot-shoe, built-in GPS.Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, RAW mode, Hot Shoe.



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