Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G7 X

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G9 X Mark IIPowerShot G7 X
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      MSRP$529$699
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Photo Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      ProcessorDIGIC 7DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3840 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480, 720 x 408, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fineSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points31
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Focal Length10.2 - 30.6 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 84 mm24 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom3x4.2x
      Maximum Aperturef/2 - 4.9f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec40 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.1 fps6.5 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 G7 X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range6.00 m at Auto ISO7.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      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 G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      DxO Low Light ISO522556
      DxO Color Depth21.923.0
      DxO Dynamic Range12.512.7
      DxO Overall Score6571
      Video Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      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 G7 X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Dimensions98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22")103 x 60 x 40 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.75 x 2.55"6.2 x 5.9 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.19 lb1.55 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Battery PackNB-13LNB-13L
      Battery Life235 shots210 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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