Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Canon PowerShot G16 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G9 X vs PowerShot G16 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Canon PowerShot G16 Specs

PowerShot G9 X

  • Introduced in September 2015
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 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″)
  • 209g (6.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G9 X

PowerShot G16

  • Introduced in August 2013
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 80 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (See through)
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 28-120mm (4x), f1.8-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 108.8 x 75.9 x 40.3mm³ (4.3″ x 3.0″ x 1.6″)
  • 356g (11.5 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G16

PowerShot G9 X vs PowerShot G16: The sensors

The PowerShot G9 X features a 1″ sized sensor, while the PowerShot G16 uses a Compact sensor.

Boasting an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.) the sensor of the PowerShot G9 X is a lot larger than the PowerShot G16’s chip at 42mm² (0.07 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format.

Better choice: Canon PowerShot G9 X

Canon PowerShot G9 X VS Canon PowerShot G16 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G9 X a better choice

PowerShot G9 X

PowerShot G16
Larger sensor (5)

1″ Compact
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.20 12.10
Auto Focus points (4)

31 9
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)
Weighs less (2)

209g
(6.7 oz.)		 356g
(11.5 oz.)
More portable (2)

176cm³
(11 cu.in.)		 333cm³
(21 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 X are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the lower weight than the PowerShot G16. Another advantage over the PowerShot G16: the more compact size.

The PowerShot G9 X scores 22 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot G16

PowerShot G9 X

PowerShot G16
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 9
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 80 – 12800 ISO
Longer battery life (3, photos)

220 360

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G16 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 11 points for the PowerShot G16.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G9 X

PowerShot G16
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi
Canon PowerShot G9 X VS Canon PowerShot G16 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G9 X and PowerShot G16

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G9 X

Canon PowerShot G16

22
11

We recommend Canon PowerShot G9 X as better choice.