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• Overview
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• 1 inch 116.2mm2
• 20.2 megapixels
• 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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• 1 inch 116.2mm2
• 20.2 megapixels
• 28.00mm - 84.00mm (35mm eq.)

• Go in depth with our full Canon G9X Mark II Review.
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Differences

Canon G5X advantages over Canon G9X Mark II

• Tilt-swivel screen Tilt-swivel vs none Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
• Eye-level viewfinder Eye-level vs Rear display only You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• More telephoto lens reach 100 mm vs 84 mm Capture objects farther away
• Hot shoe Hot shoe vs None Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• Wider angle lens 24 mm vs 28 mm Capture more of the scene
• Bigger RAW buffer Unlimited vs 20 shots Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Canon G9X Mark II advantages over Canon G5X

• Less expensive $449 vs $700 Save money for lenses or accessories
• Fast startup ~1.30 vs 2.0 sec Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• Built-in Bluetooth Yes vs No Always-on wireless connectivity
• Thinner 31 mm vs 44 mm Thinner
• Shoots 24p video Yes vs No Gives your movies a big-screen feel
• Lighter weight 206g vs 377g Lighter weight
• Less shutter lag 0.18 vs 0.27 sec Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• Bigger JPEG buffer 31 vs 8 shots Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Faster RAW shooting 8.1 fps vs 0.8 fps Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

• Focus peaking Both provide Your camera will highlight what's in focus
• In-Camera Image Stabilization Both provide Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Touchscreen Both provide Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• RAW file ability Both provide Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
• Built-in Wi-Fi Both provide Share your photos wirelessly
• NFC Both provide Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
• Internal flash Both provide Useful in a pinch for fill flash
• Manual focus Both provide AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
• Integrated ND filter Both provide Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
• HDMI out Both provide Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
• Bulb shutter Both provide Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

• In-camera panoramas Neither provide Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
• Built-in GPS Neither provide Geotag your photos
• On-sensor phase detect Neither provide Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• External Mic Jack Neither provide Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• Headphone jack Neither provide Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
• Slow-motion videos Neither provide Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

• Photographer-friendly controls; Good OLED viewfinder; Good image quality with sharp detail especially with RAW; Vari-angle touchscreen display.

• Only 31 autofocus points; Subpar continuous shooting performance; Soft corners at wide-angle; Flare issues and fringing shooting wide-open; No 4K video; Poor battery life.

• Read our Canon G5X Review

• Impressive image quality; Improved JPEGs and good high ISO quality for its class; Compact camera body; Fast maximum aperture; Reliable autofocus; Improved performance.

• No tilting display; No viewfinder; Lens is not very wide; Slow buffer clearing; Mediocre battery life.

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The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Canon G5X Canon S100

• $700
• 1 inch

• Focus peaking
• Larger sensor

• $429
• 1/1.7 inch

• More telephoto lens reach
• Built-in GPS

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Canon G9X Mark II Canon S100

• $449
• 1 inch

• Focus peaking
• Larger sensor

• $429
• 1/1.7 inch

• More telephoto lens reach
• Built-in GPS

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Compared to Canon G16

Canon G5X Canon G16

• $700
• 1 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Larger sensor

• $499
• 1/1.7 inch

• Less expensive
• More telephoto lens reach

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Canon G9X Mark II Canon G16

• $449
• 1 inch

• Larger sensor
• Bigger pixels

• $499
• 1/1.7 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Canon G9X

Canon G5X Canon G9X

• $700
• 1 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Eye-level viewfinder

• $369
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Thinner

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Canon G9X Mark II Canon G9X

• $449
• 1 inch

• Fast startup
• Built-in Bluetooth

• $369
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Bigger RAW buffer

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Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G5X Canon G7X Mark II

• $700
• 1 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Eye-level viewfinder

• $966
• 1 inch

• Longer stills battery life
• Shoots 24p video

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Canon G9X Mark II Canon G7X Mark II

• $449
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Fast startup

• $966
• 1 inch

• Tiltable Screen
• More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G5X Canon G5X Mark II

• $700
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Tilt-swivel screen

• $899
• 1 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• In-camera panoramas

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Canon G9X Mark II Canon G5X Mark II

• $449
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• NFC

• $899
• 1 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• Shoot 4K video

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