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In additional PowerShot G9 X was introduced by Canon in September 2015. It belongs to the enthusiast Compacts category. Canon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Canon. |
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| Brand | Canon |
| Category | Compact |
| Date | 09/2015 |
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Also PowerShot G9 X has a 1″ CMOS sensor with size of 13 x 9 mm² (0.52″ x 0.35″). Picture of PowerShot G9 X’s sensor compared to popular format.
The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm. The PowerShot G9 X’s sensor has resolution of 20 megapixel. |
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| Format | 1″ |
| Sensor area | 13.20 x 8.80mm² (0.52″ x 0.35″) |
| Type | CMOS |
| Resolution (physical) | 20.90 megapixel |
| Resolution (effective) | 20.20 megapixel |
| Pixel size | 5.81 µm² |
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| Continuous | 6 frames/second |
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| Focal length (min) | 28mm |
| Focal length (max) | 84mm |
| Aperture (max) | 2.0 |
| Aperture (min) | 4.9 |
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The PowerShot G9 X does not come with a built-in viewfinder. The camera’s display is used to compose the photo. That can be cumbersome in broad daylight. |
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The PowerShot G9 X’s shutter speed varies from 1/2000s to 30s. The highest shutter speed of the Canon is just 1/2000s. That’s no longer state of the art and may cause problems in challenging light conditions. |
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| Max. shutter speed | 1/2000s |
| Min. shutter speed | 30s |
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The PowerShot G9 X’s sensitivity goes from 125 ISO und 12800 ISO, a very useful and practical range. |
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| Min. sensitivity | 125 ISO |
| Max. sensitivity | 12800 ISO |
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The PowerShot G9 X supports all general exposure modes. The Canon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion. |
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The PowerShot G9 X’s auto focus processor uses 31 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. with low contrast subjects). Manual focus is also possible with the Canon, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom. |
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| Type | TTL |
| AF points | 31 |
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The PowerShot G9 X features a built-in flash with a range of up to 6m (20 ft.). That range will work for most situations. A hotshoe is missing from the Canon. |
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| Built-in | |
| Range | 6.00m (20 ft.) |
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The PowerShot G9 X features a monitor with a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 1.04 megapixel. That’s about average. Unfortunately, the PowerShot G9 X’s monitor is not articulated. That can make it tricky to frame your subject in some situations, e.g. when taking selfies. The PowerShot G9 X’s monitor can work as a touch screen, just like a smartphone. That can be very useful, for example to pick AF points, but keep in mind that touch screens usually don’t work when wearing gloves. Display characteristics at a glance: |
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| Type | LCD |
| Size | 75.00mm (diagonal) (3.0 in.) |
| Resolution | 1.04 megapixel |
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| Video Specs | |
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PowerShot G9 X video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel. ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone. Canon PowerShot G9 X Video parameters: |
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| Max. resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixel |
| …with frame rates | 24 frames/second 25 frames/second 30 frames/second 50 frames/second 60 frames/second |
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The PowerShot G9 X has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords. Connect the Canon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI. The Canon supports USB 2.0. Connection parameters: |
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| Memory | |
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The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards. Memory cards characteristics: |
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| Slots | 1 |
| Memory cards | SD SDHC SDXC |
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The Canon PowerShot G9 X works with a NB-13L LiIon battery. The battery lifetime is an average 220 shots. That’s on the lower side of things for a full day, consider a spare battery for the PowerShot G9 X. The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway. The PowerShot G9 X’s battery battery parameters: |
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| Type | NB-13L LiIon |
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| In-camera charging | |
| Battery life | 220 photos |
| Size | |
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The Canon PowerShot G9 X’s dimensions are 98 x 58 x 31mm³. (3.9″ x 2.3″ x 1.2″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is only 209 grams (6.7 oz.), lens included. Here is front and top view of the PowerShot G9 X: |
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| Dimensions Comparison | |
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To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card). The PowerShot G9 X is not much bigger: |
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