Canon G9 X II with Canon S95 Comparison

Canon G9 X II and Canon S95 Main Features

  • January, 2017
  • November, 2010
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 10 MP 1/1.7 CCD Sensor
  • 28-84 mm (3x) F2-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 28-105 mm (3.8x) F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 8.2 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 98 x 58 x 31 mm, 206g.
  • 100 x 58 x 30 mm, 195g.
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Canon G9 X II Scores


Imaging score
50
Features score
61
Value for money score
75
Portability score
96
Overall score
60

Canon S95 Scores


Imaging score
41
Features score
43
Value for money score
64
Portability score
96
Overall score
48

Canon PowerShot S95 with Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Overview


Let's compare PowerShot G9 X Mark II with PowerShot S95. Both cameras produced Canon. The first model related to Large Sensor Compact, the second to Small Sensor Compact cameras. Canon G9 X II was released in 2017, and Canon S95 in 2010. PowerShot G9 X Mark II is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot S95 7 years older. 7 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot G9 X Mark II is greater than that of PowerShot S95. The difference of 10 MP is quite a lot. 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.
At the first camera (PowerShot G9 X Mark II), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Canon G9 X II, the maximum ISO is greater by 9600. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot G9 X Mark II PowerShot S95
Brand Canon Canon
Model PowerShot G9 X Mark II PowerShot S95
Announced January, 2017 November, 2010
Body Type 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 Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 461k 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 0 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting 8.2 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 6.50
Flash Modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 1/1.7
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 7.53 x 5.64 mm
Sensor Area 116.2 mm² 42.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 10 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max Native ISO 12800 3200
Min Native ISO 125 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 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 235 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NB-6L
Physical
Weight 206 g 195 g
Physical Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31 mm 100 x 58 x 30 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card
Storage Slots 1 0
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
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Fujifilm X70
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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
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20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica Q-P
Leica Q-P

24MP | Full frame CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

20MP | 1 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

20MP | 1 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Interesting Small Sensor Compact

Casio Exilim EX-Z33
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10MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
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14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix S630
Nikon Coolpix S630

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Olympus FE-4030
Olympus FE-4030

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix S8100
Nikon Coolpix S8100

12MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

12MP | 1/1.7 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

10MP | 1/1.63 CCD | fixed lens mount

Samsung ST150F
Samsung ST150F

16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix S620
Nikon Coolpix S620

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Fujifilm FinePix JX550

16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount