Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G9 X

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and the Canon PowerShot G9 X, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II was introduced in February 2014 and Canon PowerShot G9 X was introduced in October 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II over Canon PowerShot G9 X.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G9 X over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G9 X have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot resolution. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Canon PowerShot G9 X has a Fixed screen Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II features a 12.8 megapixel 1.5-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 18.7 x 14 mm and a total area of 261.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Canon PowerShot G9 X features a 20.2 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 77.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800.

Canon PowerShot G9 X has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Cameras are equipped with DIGIC 6 processor.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Canon PowerShot G9 X) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC

Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has an HDMI and Canon PowerShot G9 X has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II comes with NB-12L battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Canon PowerShot G9 X comes with NB-13L battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot G9 X. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II can shoot continuously up to 5.2 fps. Canon PowerShot G9 X can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.80 m on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and 6.00 m at Auto ISO on Canon PowerShot G9 X. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II body has dimensions of 116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.57 x 2.91 x 2.6") and Canon PowerShot G9 X body has dimensions of 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22"). Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II weighs 553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz) and Canon PowerShot G9 X weighs 209 g (0.46 lb / 7.37 oz).

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II

Canon PowerShot G9 X

116 mm

74 mm

98 mm

58 mm

74 mm

58 mm

66 mm

31 mm