| General | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot G1 X | PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
| Predecessor Model | Canon PowerShot G9 X | |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II | |
| MSRP | $799, £699, €749 | $529 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Advanced Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1.5-inch | 1-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 18.7 x 14 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 15.0 Megapixel | 20.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 14.3 Megapixel | 20.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 | 125 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 5 | DIGIC 7 |
| Max Image Resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Other Resolutions | 4352 x 2248, 4352 x 2904, 3264 x 3264, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 3072 x 2048, 2608 x 3264, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1080, 1840 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 640 x 424, 480 x 480, 384 x 480 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | Super fine, fine |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 10.2 - 30.6 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 112 mm | 28 - 84 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | 3x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 5.8 | f/2 - 4.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 40 cm | 5 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 20 cm | 5 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT PureColor II LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 77% |
| Shutter | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.9 fps | 8.1 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 8.2 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 21 Frames (Raw) Up to 8.1 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 38 Frames (JPEG) Up to 5.3 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 102 Frames (JPEG) Up to 4 fps at 20.1 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Fill-in | Auto on slow synchro off |
| Flash Range | 7.00 m via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX | 6.00 m at Auto ISO |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| DXO | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 644 | 522 |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.7 | 21.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.8 | 12.5 |
| DxO Overall Score | 60 | 65 |
| Video | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65 mm (4.61 x 3.19 x 2.56") | 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz) | 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.3 x 5.9 x 4.2" | 6.3 x 5.75 x 2.55" |
| Package Weight | 1.95 lb | 1.19 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-10L | NB-13L |
| Battery Life | 250 shots | 235 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
For a full review please go to the review page: