Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon J4

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon J4 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G9 X ×
Nikon J4 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G9 XNikon J4
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberG9XJ4
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)98100
Width (mm)3129
Height (mm)5860
Weight (g)206317
Waterproof--
SuccessorCanon G9X MarNikon J5
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.218.4
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)2.412.52
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score6353
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.520.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.310.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)495426
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1536 x 4800(7.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 9600(14.7 mp other)
  • 2608 x 1744(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3920 x 2616(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 920(4.4 mp other)
  • 5232 x 3488(18.2 mp 3:2)
  • 9600 x 920(8.8 mp other)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.560
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 416x144
  • 768x288
Movie max framerate (fps)601,200
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Nikon 1
LensCanon Zoom Lens; 8 elements in 6 groups (2 double sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single sided aspherical lens)1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.500.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)520
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas
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)1,040,0001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)125160
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 160 - 12800
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
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/16000 - 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 AEMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCustom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie)Scene Mode: Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; Creative palette, HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • off
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-5
Flash range description50 cm - 6.0 m (W) / 50 cm - 2.4 m (T)Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/60
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Included memory (MB)-0
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • 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 (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.88-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.63-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.560
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.8-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.37-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.72-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)2.3-
Play -> record time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220300
Battery form factorProprietary NB-13LProprietary EN-EL22
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL22 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • viewnx 2
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or silver.Available in white, black, silver, or metallic orange.



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