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Canon G9 X II Review

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  • Canon G9 X II

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    Main Features

    • 20MP - 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 125 - 12800
    • 28-84 mm F2-4.9 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • 8.2 fps continuous shooting
    • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 206g. 98 x 58 x 31 mm
    • Replaced Canon G9 X
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    Canon G9 X II Overview

    First introduced in January 2017 , Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II is a 20.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 28-84 mm F2-4.9 lens. Canon replaced the older G9 X with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II vs Canon G9 X

    Canon G9 X II Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Canon G9 X II is a member of Canon's PowerShot G X series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Canon PowerShot G X Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Canon G5 X MII
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    2019 20.0MP - 1" 30.0 fps 111 x 61 x 46mm 340g
    Canon G7 X MIII
    Compare
    2019 20.0MP - 1" 30.0 fps 105 x 61 x 41mm 304g
    Canon G9 X II
    2017 20.0MP - 1" 8.2 fps 98 x 58 x 31mm 206g
    Canon G7 X MII
    Compare
    2016 20.0MP - 1" 8.0 fps 106 x 61 x 42mm 319g
    Canon G9 X
    Compare
    2015 20.0MP - 1" 6.0 fps 98 x 58 x 31mm 209g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
    Canon G5 X MII vs G7 X MIII vs G9 X II vs G7 X MII vs G9 X

    Canon G9 X II has an Overall Score of 58/100 and ranked #20 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #334 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

    Main Scores
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money
    Portability
    Overall Score
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    Canon G9 X II Physical Specs
    Canon G9 X II weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) and has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 31mm, it also has an average thickness.
    Weight Comparison

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    Here is the front and top view image of Canon G9 X II with the dimensions:

    Canon G9 X II Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Canon G9 X II Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon G9 X II, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Canon G9 X II Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Canon G9 X II Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Canon G9 X II with its main competitors:

    Canon G9 X II Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs G9 X II Thickness vs G9 X II
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Canon G7 X MII
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    319g 113g heavier 42mm 11mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Canon G9 X
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    209g 3g heavier 31mm equal thickness
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Canon SX740 HS
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    299g 93g heavier 40mm 9mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Sony RX100
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    240g 34g heavier 36mm 5mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Canon G7 X MIII
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    304g 98g heavier 41mm 10mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Sony RX100 III
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    290g 84g heavier 41mm 10mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Panasonic ZS100
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    312g 106g heavier 44mm 13mm thicker
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Fujifilm XF10
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    279g 73g heavier 41mm 10mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Canon G9 X II doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Canon G9 X II Sensor and Photography Features

    Canon G9 X II has a 20.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. G9 X II has a native ISO range of 125 - 12800 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Canon G9 X II is not the highest resolution 1 inch Sensor camera. Nikon 1 J5 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon G9 X II vs Nikon 1 J5 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Canon G9 X II DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Canon G9 X II sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 65 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Canon G9 X II here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Canon G9 X II's 1" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Canon G9 X II Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Canon G9 X II Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Canon G9 X II Lens

    Canon G9 X II features a 28-84 mm F2-4.9 3x zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm, However 84mm on the tele side is only good for classic portrait shots at best, but doesn't provide a real telephoto reach.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    G9 X II
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    G9 X II
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    Providing a max aperture of f2.00 at 28mm, this lens is remarkably fast on wide end, but only moderately fast at the tele end with max aperture of f4.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    G9 X II
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    G9 X II
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    G9 X II is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Canon G9 X II's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.



    Canon G9 X II LCD

    Canon G9 X II has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Canon G9 X II back view and LCD

    G9 X II doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare) or Fujifilm X30 (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Canon G9 X II Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Canon G9 X II features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n with NFC and Bluetooth) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, G9 X II can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.Canon G9 X II's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our G9 X II. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect G9 X II to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Canon G9 X II is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 235 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    Canon G9 X II
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    Leica X Vario with its 450shots is the model with longest battery life among Large Sensor Compact cameras. Check the comparison of Canon G9 X II vs Leica X Vario or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Canon G9 X II Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Canon G7 X MII
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    1920 x 1080 265shots Yes No Yes
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Canon G9 X
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    1920 x 1080 220shots Yes No Yes
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Canon SX740 HS
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 265shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Sony RX100
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    1920 x 1080 330shots No No Yes
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Canon G7 X MIII
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    3840 x 2160 235shots Yes Yes No
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Sony RX100 III
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    1920 x 1080 320shots Yes No Yes
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Panasonic ZS100
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    3840 x 2160 300shots Yes No No
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Fujifilm XF10
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    3840 x 2160 330shots Yes Yes No

    Canon G9 X II Video Features

    With Canon G9 X II, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Canon G9 X II will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    It has a Mono speaker but no built-in microphone.
    Canon G9 X II doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Fujifilm X30 in a similar price range.

    Canon G9 X II Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Canon G9 X II can shoot continuously at max speed of 8.2 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately G9 X II doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Canon G9 X II features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Canon G9 X II also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Canon G9 X II PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Canon G9 X II review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Bluetooth Connectivity
    NFC Connectivity
    Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    Touch Screen
    RAW Shooting
    Face Detection Focusing
    20.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    12.800 Max ISO
    1.040k dots LCD Resolution
    8.2fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    206g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    Timelapse Recording
    Fast 2.00 Lens at Wide
    Good Low Light ISO - 522
    Remote control with a smartphone
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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Low Battery Life: 235 shots
    No Environmental Sealing
    84 mm - Poor Telezoom Coverage
    Optical Zoom only 3.0X
    Slow Lens at Tele: f4.90
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    What type of Photography is Canon G9 X II Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Canon G9 X II in 5 different photography areas.

    Canon G9 X II for Portrait Photography

    Canon G9 X II has a score of 41 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Canon G9 X II for Portrait Photography

    Canon G9 X II for Street Photography

    Canon G9 X II has a score of 60 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Small Body
    Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
    No Built-in Viewfinder

    Read the details of how we scored Canon G9 X II for Street Photography

    Canon G9 X II for Sports Photography

    Canon G9 X II has a score of 28 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theG9 X II.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.2fps
    Wireless Connection
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Environmental Sealings
    Focus Points
    Poor Battery Life: 235 shots
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    84 mm Tele Lens

    Read the details of how we scored Canon G9 X II for Sports Photography

    Canon G9 X II for Daily Photography

    Canon G9 X II has a score of 64 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    206g
    RAW shooting capability
    Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
    3.0X Optical Zoom

    Read the details of how we scored Canon G9 X II for Daily Photography

    Canon G9 X II for Landscape Photography

    Canon G9 X II has a score of 39 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theG9 X II.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
    Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Canon G9 X II for Landscape Photography
    Canon G9 X II Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Canon G9 X II compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Canon G9 X II alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Canon G9 X II

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Canon G9 X II amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Canon G7 X MIII
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    Sony RX100 III
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    Panasonic ZS100
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    Fujifilm XF10
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    Canon G9 X II Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Canon G9 X II with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Canon G9 X II's price range.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Canon G9 X II
    Does the Canon G9 X II have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Canon G9 X II have RAW support?
    Does the Canon G9 X II have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Canon G9 X II have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Canon G9 X II?
    What is the Sensor Size of Canon G9 X II?
    is the Canon G9 X II a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Canon G9 X II have Touch Screen?
    Does the Canon G9 X II have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Canon G9 X II?
    What is the Weight of Canon G9 X II?
    What are the Dimensions of Canon G9 X II?
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Canon
    Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
    Announced 2017-01-04
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 28-84 mm (3x)
    Max Aperture F2-4.9
    Macro Focus Range 5cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 1,040k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 8.2 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
    Flash Modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 65
    DxO Color Depth 21.9
    DxO Dynamic Range 12.5
    DxO Low Light ISO 522
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1"
    Sensor Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm
    Sensor Area 116.16mm2
    Sensor Resolution 20 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648
    Max Native ISO 12,800
    Min Native ISO 125
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 206g
    Physical Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm
    Battery Life 235 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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