Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Nikon DL 18-50 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs DL 18-50 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Nikon DL 18-50: Specifications at a glance

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

  • Introduced in January 2017
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 28-84mm (3x), f2.0-4.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 98 x 58 x 31mm³ (3.9″ x 2.3″ x 1.2″)
  • 206g (6.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

DL 18-50

  • Introduced in February 2016
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 21 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 160 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 18-50mm (3x), f1.8-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 106 x 63 x 57.5mm³ (4.2″ x 2.5″ x 2.3″)
  • 359g (11.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DL 18-50

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs DL 18-50: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format: 1″. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: PowerShot G9 X Mk. II an DL 18-50 sensor comparison

Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.

The 1″ sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 116mm² (4.6 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II VS Nikon DL 18-50 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II a better choice

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

DL 18-50

Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 160 – 6400 ISO
Weighs less (2)

206g
(6.6 oz.)
359g
(11.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

176cm³
(11 cu.in.)
384cm³
(24 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II are the larger sensitivity, the lower weight than the DL 18-50 and the more compact size.

The PowerShot G9 X Mk. II scores 8 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon DL 18-50

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

DL 18-50

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 20.80
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

8 20
Auto Focus points (4)

31 105
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

235 260

Conclusion: Advantages of the DL 18-50 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Nikon are the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 18 points for the DL 18-50.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

DL 18-50

Sensor format

1″ 1″
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Touch screen

WiFi

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II VS Nikon DL 18-50 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II and DL 18-50

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

Nikon DL 18-50

8
18

We recommend Nikon DL 18-50 as better choice.