Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G16

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G9 X Mark IIPowerShot G16
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G15
      MSRP$529$549.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,80080 - 12,800
      Photo Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      ProcessorDIGIC 7DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fineSuperfine, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Focal Length10.2 - 30.6 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 84 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom3x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2 - 4.9f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT PureColor II G LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage80%
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.1 fps12.2 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 G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Flash Range6.00 m at Auto ISO7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      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 3 frames at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      DxO Low Light ISO522230
      DxO Color Depth21.921.0
      DxO Dynamic Range12.511.7
      DxO Overall Score6554
      Video Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Dimensions98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22")109 x 76 x 40 mm (4.29 x 2.99 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.75 x 2.55"6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.19 lb1.5 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Battery PackNB-13LNB-10L
      Battery Life235 shots360 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G16
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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