Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Nikon Coolpix P7000

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelPowerShot G9 XCoolpix P7000
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7100
      MSRP$529
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      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 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      ProcessorDIGIC 6Expeed C2
      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 480640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fineFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      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 Points99
      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 Nikon Coolpix P7000
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 84 mm28 - 200 mm
      Optical Zoom3x7.1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 4.9f/2.8 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm2 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage80%
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps0.7 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Auto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill flash
      Manual
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain flash
      Flash Range6.00 m at Auto ISO6.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      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 ±4 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      DxO Low Light ISO495147
      DxO Color Depth21.519.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.310.8
      DxO Overall Score6339
      Video Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Dimensions98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22")114 x 77 x 45 mm (4.49 x 3.03 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)209 g (0.46 lb / 7.37 oz)310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.6 x 2.8"8.4 x 6.5 x 4.5"
      Package Weight1.25 lb2.8 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Battery PackNB-13L
      Battery Life220 shots350 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
      Orientation Sensor


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