| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot G9 X |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
| MSRP | $529 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 125 - 12,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 6 |
| Max Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 |
| Other Resolutions | 5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3840 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480, 720 x 408, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super fine, fine |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 84 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.0 - 4.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 6.0 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto on slow synchro off |
| Flash Range | 6.00 m at Auto ISO |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 495 |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.3 |
| DxO Overall Score | 63 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| NFC | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 209 g (0.46 lb / 7.37 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.2 x 5.6 x 2.8" |
| Package Weight | 1.25 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-13L |
| Battery Life | 220 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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