Canon G9 X II with Nikon S70 Comparison

Canon G9 X II and Nikon S70 Main Features

  • January, 2017
  • August, 2009
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 28-84 mm (3x) F2-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 28-140 mm (5x) F3.9-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 8.2 fps continuous shooting
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  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 98 x 58 x 31 mm, 206g.
  • 97 x 61 x 20 mm, 160g.
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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

Nikon S70 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
33
Value for money score
52
Portability score
98
Overall score
35

Nikon Coolpix S70 with Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II with Nikon Coolpix S70. The first model related to Large Sensor Compact, the second to Ultracompact cameras. Canon G9 X II was released in 2017, and Nikon S70 in 2009. PowerShot G9 X Mark II is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S70 8 years older. 8 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot G9 X Mark II is greater than that of Coolpix S70. The difference of 8 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 11200. 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 n/a fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot G9 X Mark II Coolpix S70
Brand Canon Nikon
Model PowerShot G9 X Mark II Coolpix S70
Announced January, 2017 August, 2009
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 3
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 288k 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 0
Number of Cross Focus Points
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 8.2 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 116.2 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 12800 1600
Min Native ISO 125 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 6400
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 EN-EL12
Physical
Weight 206 g 160 g
Physical Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31 mm 97 x 61 x 20 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica X
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Sigma DP2 Quattro
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20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Ricoh GR
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20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
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20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sigma DP1x
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13MP | Four Thirds CMOS | fixed lens mount

Interesting Ultracompact

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14MP | 1/3 CCD | fixed lens mount

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16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Casio Exilim TRYX
Casio Exilim TRYX

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

Nikon Coolpix S3000
Nikon Coolpix S3000

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix S3700
Nikon Coolpix S3700

20MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS
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20MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
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10MP | 1/2.5 CCD | fixed lens mount

Samsung TL240
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14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount