Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Nikon Coolpix A Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G9 X vs Coolpix A - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Nikon Coolpix A 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

Coolpix A

  • Introduced in June 2013
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C (DX)
  • 16 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Fixed lens 28mm, f2.8
  • No WiFi
  • 111 x 64.3 x 40.3mm³ (4.4″ x 2.5″ x 1.6″)
  • 299g (9.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix A

PowerShot G9 X vs Coolpix A Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

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 368mm² (0.59 sq.in.), the Coolpix A’s sensor is a lot larger that the chip that the PowerShot G9 X 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: Nikon Coolpix A

Canon PowerShot G9 X VS Nikon Coolpix A Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G9 X a better choice

PowerShot G9 X

Coolpix A
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.20 16.20
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 4
Auto Focus points (4)

31 1
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

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

209g
(6.7 oz.)		 299g
(9.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

176cm³
(11 cu.in.)		 288cm³
(18 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 X are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are the larger sensitivity, the optical image stabilizer and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the rather comfortable touch screen, the lower weight than the Coolpix A and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot G9 X scores 30 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix A

PowerShot G9 X

Coolpix A
Larger sensor (5)

1″ APS-C
Longer battery life (3, photos)

220 230

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix A are the larger sensor and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 8 points for the Coolpix A.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G9 X

Coolpix A
Built-in flash
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon PowerShot G9 X VS Nikon Coolpix A Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G9 X and Coolpix A

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G9 X

Nikon Coolpix A

30
8

We recommend Canon PowerShot G9 X as better choice.