Canon G7 X with Canon G9 X Comparison

Canon G7 X and Canon G9 X Main Features

  • September, 2014
  • October, 2015
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-100 mm (4.2x) F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 28-84 mm (3x) F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 6.5 fps continuous shooting
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 103 x 60 x 40 mm, 304g.
  • 98 x 58 x 31 mm, 209g.
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Canon G7 X Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
68
Value for money score
79
Portability score
93
Overall score
65

Canon G9 X Scores


Imaging score
50
Features score
65
Value for money score
78
Portability score
96
Overall score
63

Canon PowerShot G9 X with Canon PowerShot G7 X Overview


Let's compare PowerShot G7 X with PowerShot G9 X. Both cameras produced Canon. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Canon G7 X was released in 2014, and Canon G9 X in 2015. PowerShot G9 X is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot G7 X 1 years older.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 20 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot G7 X has 6.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot G7 X has 6.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot G7 X PowerShot G9 X
Brand Canon Canon
Model PowerShot G7 X PowerShot G9 X
Announced September, 2014 October, 2015
Body Type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Fixed
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
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
Number of Focus Points 31 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/40 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 6.5 fps 6.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 6.00
Flash Modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 1
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 116.2 mm² 116.2 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 12800 12800
Min Native ISO 125 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 210 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NB-13L NB-13L
Physical
Weight 304 g 209 g
Physical Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40 mm 98 x 58 x 31 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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