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Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Zeiss ZX1: Specifications at a glance |
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PowerShot G9 X Mk. II
All specs: Main page for PowerShot G9 X Mk. II |
ZX1
All specs: Main page for ZX1 |
PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs ZX1: The sensors |
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The PowerShot G9 X Mk. II features a 1″ sized sensor, while the ZX1 uses a Full frame sensor. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats: Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter. Featuring an area of 864mm² (1.38 sq.in.), the ZX1’s sensor is a lot larger that the chip that the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II employs at 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.). A larger sensor can produce images of interiors or at night that have less noise and better contrast than photos shot with 1″ sized chips. Better choice: Zeiss ZX1 |
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II VS Zeiss ZX1 Other Specs Comparison |
Why is Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II a better choice |
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PowerShot G9 X Mk. II |
ZX1 |
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Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 8 | 3 |
Built-in flash (2) | ||
Image stabilizer (3) | ||
Weighs less (2) | 206g (6.6 oz.) |
800g (25.8 oz.) |
More portable (2) | 176cm³ (11 cu.in.) |
872cm³ (55 cu.in.) |
Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II are that the camera is faster, the built-in flash and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is the lower weight than the ZX1 and the more compact size. The PowerShot G9 X Mk. II scores 13 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Zeiss ZX1 |
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PowerShot G9 X Mk. II |
ZX1 |
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Larger sensor (5) | 1″ | Full frame |
Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 20.10 | 37.40 |
Auto Focus points (4) | 31 | 255 |
Better sensibility (4) | 125 – 12800 ISO | 80 – 51200 ISO |
Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 1.04 | 2.76 |
Better Video (2) | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
External microphone (2) | ||
Longer battery life (3, photos) | 235 | 500 |
USB 3.0 (2) | ||
Conclusion: Advantages of the ZX1 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Zeiss are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the ZX1 is made easy by the connector for an external microphone, that the battery has more stamina and the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video. Yields 29 points for the ZX1. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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PowerShot G9 X Mk. II |
ZX1 |
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Touch screen | ||
WiFi |
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II VS Zeiss ZX1 Dimensions |
Look at front view of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II and ZX1 |
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Top view of cameras |
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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
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Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II |
Zeiss ZX1 |
13
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29
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We recommend Zeiss ZX1 as better choice. |