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