Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Nikon DL 24-500 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs DL 24-500 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Nikon DL 24-500: 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 24-500

  • Introduced in March 2016
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 21 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 160 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-500mm (21x), f2.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 122.5 x 89.9 x 138.8mm³ (4.8″ x 3.5″ x 5.5″)
  • 780g (25.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DL 24-500

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs DL 24-500: 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 24-500 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 24-500 Other Specs Comparison

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

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

DL 24-500

Better sensibility (4)

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

206g
(6.6 oz.)
780g
(25.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

176cm³
(11 cu.in.)
1529cm³
(96 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II are the larger sensitivity, the lower weight than the DL 24-500 and the more compact size.

The PowerShot G9 X Mk. II scores 8 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon DL 24-500

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

DL 24-500

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 20.80
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

8 20
Auto Focus points (4)

31 105
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

235 290

Conclusion: Advantages of the DL 24-500 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Nikon are the articulated display, the superior video recording and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II: that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 22 points for the DL 24-500.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

DL 24-500

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 24-500 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II and DL 24-500

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

Nikon DL 24-500

8
22

We recommend Nikon DL 24-500 as better choice.