Canon PowerShot G11 vs Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G11PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G12
      MSRP$529
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels10.4 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200125 - 12,800
      Photo Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      ProcessorDIGIC 4DIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27365472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Focal Length10.2 - 30.6 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm28 - 84 mm
      Optical Zoom5x3x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5f/2 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.80"3.0"
      Screen Resolution461k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.1 fps8.1 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp 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 G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range7.00 m6.00 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO169522
      DxO Color Depth20.421.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.112.5
      DxO Overall Score4765
      Video Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution640 x 4801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Dimensions112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89")98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22")
      Weight (inc. batteries)375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6 x 6 x 3"6.3 x 5.75 x 2.55"
      Package Weight2.1 lb1.19 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Battery PackNB-7LNB-13L
      Battery Life235 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus cardSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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