General | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | PowerShot G9 X | PowerShot G15 |
Predecessor Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | |
Successor Model | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Canon PowerShot G16 |
MSRP | $529 | |
Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
Video Capture |
Sensor | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 1-inch | 1/1.7-inch |
Sensor Dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 7.44 x 5.58 mm |
Total Pixels | 20.9 Megapixel | 13.3 Megapixel |
Effective Pixels | 20.2 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
Low Pass Filter | ||
Native ISO Range | 125 - 12,800 | 80 - 12,800 |
Photo | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Processor | DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 5 |
Max Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Other Resolutions | 5472 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 | 4000 x 3000, 4000 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 Ratios | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
JPEG Quality Levels | Super fine, fine | Fine, Normal |
Timelapse Recording | ||
WB Bracketing |
Focus | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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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 | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 84 mm | 28 - 140 mm |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 5x |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.0 - 4.9 | f/1.8 - 2.8 |
Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm | |
Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm | 1 cm |
Image Stabilization |
Screen | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
Touch Screen | ||
Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Top LCD Screen | ||
Live View |
Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | |
Diopter Adjustment | -2 to +2 |
Shutter | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 15 sec |
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Max Continuous Shooting | 6.0 fps | 2.1 fps |
Flash | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Built-in Flash | ||
Flash Modes | Auto on slow synchro off | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Second Curtain |
Flash Range | 6.00 m at Auto ISO | 7.00 m |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 sec | |
External Flash Connectivity |
Exposure | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
Exposure Bracketing | at 1/3 EV increments |
DXO | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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DxO Low Light ISO | 495 | 165 |
DxO Color Depth | 21.5 | 19.9 |
DxO Dynamic Range | 12.3 | 11.5 |
DxO Overall Score | 63 | 46 |
Video | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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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 | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI Output | Micro | Mini |
Speaker | Mono | Mono |
Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Input | ||
Headphone Output |
Connectivity | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Built-in GPS | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | |
Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
Built-In Bluetooth | ||
NFC |
Environmental | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Environmental Sealing |
Physical | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22") | 107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57") |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 209 g (0.46 lb / 7.37 oz) | 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.2 x 5.6 x 2.8" | 6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9" |
Package Weight | 1.25 lb |
Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Battery Pack | NB-13L | NB-10L |
Battery Life | 220 shots | 350 shots |
External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Other | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot G15 |
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Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Orientation Sensor |
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