Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Canon PowerShot G12

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G9 XPowerShot G12
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G11
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G15
      MSRP$529
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel10.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,80080 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36483648 x 2736
      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 4803648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 240
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fineFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Single
      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 Canon PowerShot G12
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 84 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom3x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 4.9f/2.8 - 4.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.80"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps1.1 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      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 Canon PowerShot G12
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      DxO Low Light ISO495161
      DxO Color Depth21.520.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.311.2
      DxO Overall Score6347
      Video Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      Dimensions98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22")112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89")
      Weight (inc. batteries)209 g (0.46 lb / 7.37 oz)401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.6 x 2.8"6.4 x 5.8 x 3"
      Package Weight1.25 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      Battery PackNB-13LNB-7L
      Battery Life220 shots370 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
      Other Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot G12
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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