| Attribute | General Electric G1 ×  | Nikon Coolpix S9 ×  |                 
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| General | ||
| Model | General Electric G1 | Nikon Coolpix S9 | 
| Brand | General-electric | Nikon | 
| Manufacturer url | https://www.general-imaging.com | https://www.nikonusa.com/ | 
| Model number | G1 | S9 | 
| Camera format | Ultra Compact | Compact | 
| Release year (year) | 2007 | 2006 | 
| Tripod mount | - | - | 
| Length (mm) | 92 | 91 | 
| Width (mm) | 21 | 20 | 
| Height (mm) | 63 | 58 | 
| Weight (g) | 115 | 115 | 
| Waterproof | - | - | 
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD | 
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 7.1 | 6 | 
| Sensor format | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.5 inch | 
| Sensor area (mm²) | 24.71 | 24.71 | 
| Sensor width (mm) | 5.76 | 5.76 | 
| Sensor height (mm) | 4.29 | 4.29 | 
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 1.88 | 2.05 | 
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3 | 
| Self-cleaning | - | - | 
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - | 
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - | 
| Image Capture | ||
| Image resolution | 
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| Image file format | 
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| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies | + | - | 
| Movie resolution | 
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| Image Storage | ||
| Movie file format | MPEG4 | QuickTime | 
| Composite video out | + | + | 
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + | 
| Lens and Optics | ||
| Lens | 13 elements in 10 groups | Zoom-Nikkor ED | 
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 38.00 - 114.00 | 38.00 - 114.00 | 
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 2.00 | 2.00 | 
| Zoom ratio (x) | 3 | 3 | 
| Aperture range (f) | 0.23 - 0.29 | 0.23 - 0.29 | 
| Integrated nd filter | - | - | 
| Min focus range (cm) | 60 | 25 | 
| Optical image stabilization | - | - | 
| Digital zoom | + | + | 
| Digital zoom values (x) | 
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| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto focus | + | + | 
| Auto focus type | TTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking | - | 
| Auto focus assist light | + | - | 
| Manual focus | - | - | 
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | LCD | LCD | 
| Focus peaking | - | - | 
| Display | ||
| Eye-level viewfinder | - | - | 
| Rear display | + | + | 
| Rear display size (inch) | 2.5 | 2.5 | 
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 153,600 | 153,600 | 
| Touchscreen | - | - | 
| Articulating screen | - | - | 
| Max playback zoom (x) | 8 | - | 
| Exposure | ||
| Iso settings | Auto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 | 
| Auto iso mode | - | - | 
| White balance settings | 
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| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/2000 - 30 | 1/500 - 2 | 
| Bulb mode | - | - | 
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | 
| Explosure metering modes | Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame) | - | 
| Program auto exposure | - | - | 
| Aperture priority | - | - | 
| Shutter priority | - | - | 
| Full manual exposure | - | - | 
| Creative exposure modes | Sport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum | 
| Self timer (s) | - | 
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| High resolution composite | - | - | 
| Flash | ||
| Built-in flash | + | + | 
| Flash modes | 
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| Flash range description | Wide: 0.3m-3.4m / Tele: 0.3m-3.0m (ISO 400) | 9.8 in-10.5 ft ./ 0.25-3.2m (W), 1.5 ft-8.5 ft. / 0.45-2.6m (T) | 
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| Dual card slots | - | - | 
| Raw capture support | - | - | 
| Included memory (MB) | 26 | 24 | 
| Included memory type | Internal | Internal | 
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - | 
| NFC | - | - | 
| Bluetooth | - | - | 
| Built-in gps | - | - | 
| Microphone jack | - | - | 
| Headphone jack | - | - | 
| External connections | 
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| Pictbridge compliant | + | + | 
| Dpof compliant | + | - | 
| Connections (extended) | 
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| Performance Timing | ||
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | - | 3.05 | 
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | + | 
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | - | 0.96 | 
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | - | 0.25 | 
| Startup time (s) | - | 2.7 | 
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | - | 7 | 
| Power | ||
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 200 | 190 | 
| Battery form factor | Proprietary GB-20 | Proprietary EN-EL8 | 
| Usable battery types | 
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| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary GB-20 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | + | 
| Software | ||
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| Os compatibility | - | 
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| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes and features | ISO 3,200 available at reduced resolution (1.7MP). Panoramics stitched in-camera. | - |