Canon G7X Mark II Vs Canon G9X Mark II - Imaging Resource

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• Overview
• Specifications
• Image Quality

• 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.
• How does it shoot? Canon G9X Mark II in the real world.
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• What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G9X Mark II conclusion.

• Succeeded by the Canon G7X Mark III
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Differences

Canon G7X Mark II advantages over Canon G9X Mark II

• Tiltable Screen Tiltable vs Fixed Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
• More telephoto lens reach 100 mm vs 84 mm Capture objects farther away
• Wider angle lens 24 mm vs 28 mm Capture more of the scene

Canon G9X Mark II advantages over Canon G7X Mark II

• Less expensive $449 vs $629 Save money for lenses or accessories
• Fast startup ~1.30 vs 2.2 sec Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• Built-in Bluetooth Yes vs No Always-on wireless connectivity
• Thinner 31 mm vs 42 mm Thinner
• Lighter weight 206g vs 318g Lighter weight
• Longer exposure 30 vs 15 sec Long exposures for night shots

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

• Tilt-swivel screen Neither provide Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
• Eye-level viewfinder Neither provide You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• 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
• Hot shoe Neither provide Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• 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

• Very good image quality, Improved high ISO performance; Improved handling; Faster 8 fps burst mode; Burst rate no longer slows down with RAW files; Improved buffer depth.

• Soft corners at wide angle; No viewfinder; No 4K video; Mediocre battery life; Sluggish buffer clearing; Continuous AF struggles on fast subjects.

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• 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 G7X Mark II Canon S100

• $961
• 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 G7X

Canon G7X Mark II Canon G7X

• $961
• 1 inch

• Longer stills battery life
• Shoots 24p video

• $1239
• 1 inch

• Longer exposure

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Canon G9X Mark II Canon G7X

• $449
• 1 inch

• Fast startup
• Built-in Bluetooth

• $1239
• 1 inch

• Tiltable Screen
• More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Canon G9X

Canon G7X Mark II Canon G9X

• $961
• 1 inch

• Tiltable Screen
• More telephoto lens reach

• $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 Sony RX100 V

Canon G7X Mark II Sony RX100 V

• $961
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Touchscreen

• $998
• 1 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• Shoot 4K video

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Canon G9X Mark II Sony RX100 V

• $449
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Touchscreen

• $998
• 1 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• Shoot 4K video

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Compared to Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G7X Mark II Canon G7X Mark III

• $961
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• NFC

• $1054
• 1 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• In-camera panoramas

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Canon G9X Mark II Canon G7X Mark III

• $449
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• NFC

• $1054
• 1 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• In-camera panoramas

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