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Canon is no stranger to creating cameras for the masses as well as the enthusiasts. This time, we managed to get our hands on a compact camera that's packed with several features that places it ona level above the regulars. The PowerShot G9 X Mark II spor...
Lightweight, 14 fun effects to shoot with...
A lightweight camera that comes with an excellent Image Processor and is affordable.(previously published in issue September 2017)...
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The in-built pop-up flash supports X-sync, meaning you can shoot at up to 1/2000sec, though it isn't powerful enough to make a big difference at higher shutter speeds. We also love the bright 1040k-dot touchscreen and the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC options...
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Compact cameras as they were once known are dead and buried. Now if you go looking for a dedicated camera - one that's not on your smartphone, anyway - it'll come with a larger-scale sensor and more features to help it stand out.That's the case with the C...
The G9 X Mark II is as much a success as it is a missed opportunity. Compared to the original G9 X model very little has changed. We'd like to see a bracket-mounted touchscreen, for the shutter button to be in a more sensibly placed, and for autofocus opt...
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Compact cameras as they were once known are dead and buried. Now if you go looking for a dedicated camera - one that's not on your smartphone, anyway - it'll come with a larger-scale sensor and more features to help it stand out. That's the case with the...
Pocketable design, decent image quality from 1-inch sensor, touschreen controls, works well enough in variety of lighting conditions...
No tilt-angle screen feels restrictive, limited zoom range, limited maximum aperture at full zoom, the G7 X II is a more logical proposition...
The G9 X Mark II is as much a success as it is a missed opportunity. Compared to the original G9 X model very little has changed. We'd like to see a bracket-mounted touchscreen, for the shutter button to be in a more sensibly placed, and for autofocus opt...
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What is the Canon G9 X Mark II? The Canon Powershot G9 X Mark II is a slim, pocketable compact camera with a 20MP 1-inch sensor and 28-84mm equivalent lens. It combines enthusiast-friendly manual control with heavily touchscreen-driven operation, costing...
Slimline, pocketable design, Good image quality from 1-inch sensor, Well-implemented touchscreen, Excellent in-camera JPEG processing...
Unambitious lens, Limited physical controls, No 4K-video recording...
A slim and stylish compact camera with serious processing powerDetailsSensor20.2MP 1in sensor (5472 x 3648 pixels)Lens28-84mm equivalent f/2-4.9 (3x Optical zoom)ISO sensitivityISO 125-12,800Continuous shooting8.2 fpsLCD3in, 1.04-million-dot-resolution to...
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The Canon Powershot G9X Mark II is a slim, pocketable compact camera with a 20MP 1-inch sensor and 28-84mm equivalent lens. It combines enthusiast-friendly manual control with heavily touchscreen-driven operation, and costs £449. The G9X Mark II is the...
Slimline, pocketable design, Good image quality from 1-inch sensor, Well-implemented touchscreen, Excellent in-camera JPEG processing...
Unambitious lens, Limited physical controls, No 4K video recording...
Canon G9X Mark II – Autofocus The G9X Mark II utilises on-chip contrast detection for autofocus, and on the whole it's fast, quiet and accurate. The desired focus point can be selected by tapping the touchscreen, or alternatively you can use face detectio...
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Premium compact cameras with 1.0-inch sensors have carved out a bit of a niche for themselves over the last few years.This is thanks to these relatively large sensors delivering much better image quality than the thumbnail-sized chips that are found in mo...
Compact size, Simple to use, Premium finish, Large, 1.0-inch sensor, Decent connectivity...
Only 1080p video capture, Touch interface not for everyone, Limited zoom range...
While there's now a decent selection of premium 1.0-inch sensor compact cameras to choose from, the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II sets itself apart thanks to its dinky proportions.The highly pocketable dimensions do mean there are sacrifices to be made, wi...
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The bees' knees of compact cameras, the Canon Powershot G9X Mark II is simple and straightforward to use. It's slim enough to fit in your pocket and capable of snapping great shots, even in low light. There's a great range of automated scene modes but the...
Just like the original version, the Powershot G9X Mark II remains slim enough to fit in a top pocket, There's a great choice of automated scene modes and the ability to manually adjust the exposure and ISO yourself, The accurate motion tracking autofocus...
No 4K video support, The zoom lens is only 3x magnification, The LCD Display is fixed with no articulation, No viewfinder...
Building on the previous version of the G9X, the Mark II now also offers a better battery life, improved image stabilisation and a time-lapse video mode. We found the camera very easy to use, capturing great shots even in low light. Alongside fully automa...
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The PowerShot G9X Mark II is a 1-inch sensor camera from Canon that takes high quality photos. It has a very compact form factor that definitely caught our eye right off the bat. We tested the G9X Mark II at home and also took it into the field with us, a...
Great looking compact camera body and lens, Remotely connect by Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth, Nice touch panel interface...
Autofocus tracking doesn't always work well, Touch panel hard to see in bright light and is needed to use the camera, 3x lens has a limited zoom range...
Get one for your travel bag.The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II may seem a little expensive, but its compact design, photo quality, and top-notch performance make it stand out. Its built-in 28-84mm f/2.0-4.9 zoom lens is more than enough to capture some spec...
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If you want a compact camera that produces great quality photos without the hassle of changing lenses, there are plenty of choices available for every budget. All of the cameras in this buying guide have zoom lenses, with focal length ranges mostly spanni...
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These days a compact camera really needs to stand out from the crowd if it's to stand a chance of competing against a well-sorted camera phone. With the PowerShot G9 X II, can has a produced an amazingly small camera, yet one which doesn't sacrifice much...
Miniature size, Good image quality from relatively large sensor, Great selection of serious photographic controls, Well priced compared to rivals...
Fixed screen - does not tilt, No electronic viewfinder, No 4K video, Not necessarily better than a phone...
The PowerShot G9 X II is proof less can be more. If you're in the market for a compact camera that's as compact as possible, the G9 X II should be on your shortlist. Not only is it incredibly portable, it also packs a 1-inch-type sensor that's around 4x t...
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If you're looking for a high-quality camera, you don't need to spend a ton of cash, nor do you need to buy the latest and greatest new product on the market. If you're willing to miss out on some features, you can save a lot of cash by picking up a last-g...
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Last updated: December 4, 2018If you're looking for a high-quality camera, you don't need to spend a ton of cash, nor do you need to buy the latest and greatest new product on the market. If you're willing to miss out on some features, you can save a lot...
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Last updated: December 4, 2018If you're looking for a high-quality camera, you don't need to spend a ton of cash, nor do you need to buy the latest and greatest new product on the market. If you're willing to miss out on some features, you can save a lot...
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The PowerShot G9 X Mark II is an ultra-compact camera that features a larger-than-average 1"-type CMOS sensor. It serves as the entry-level model in Canon's G x -X series, and has an MSRP of $529. Being the entry-level model, Canon has given the camera a...
Everyday point-and-shoot photography...
Ultra-compact, well-built body, Vivid, pleasing color, Intuitive touchscreen interface, Fast burst shooting with large buffer, Respectable subject tracking, Customizable lens control ring, menus and button, Good quality 1080p video with excellent image st...
The PowerShot G9 X Mark II is a pocketable camera that packs a 1"-type sensor and 28-84mm equivalent F2.0-4.9 lens. On the surface it offers good build quality, a broad feature set, an intuitive touch-based interface and excellent connectivity. However, i...
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This new model has the same familiar body design as its predecessor and uses the same 20.1-MP sensor and 28-82mm equivalent F2-4.9 zoom. Internally, however, the new model has the new and much more powerful Digic VII processor. First seen on the G7 X Mark...
Most if not all the improvements in the G9 X Mark II — the improved AF tracking, the enhanced scene recognition, and in-camera RAW conversion — are all processor intensive and come courtesy of the new, more powerful image processor. Obviously, that also i...
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We've come to expect 1-inch sensors in premium cameras. The sensor size, about four times the surface area compared with a standard point-and-shoot and six times the size of an iPhone sensor, delivers images with a clear advantage over phone snaps, especi...
Crisp lens, 1-inch image sensor, 8,1fps image capture, Touch LCD, Built-in ND filter, In-camera art filters, Wi-Fi, Quite compact...
Pricey, Short zoom, Narrow aperture when zoomed, No 60fps video option...
The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II camera is more responsive than its predecessor, and squeezes a big 1-inch sensor into a compact frame...
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With a smartphone in every pocket, the point-and-shoot category of digital cameras has mostly disappeared. Fortunately, there are still some compact cameras — like the 20-megapixel Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II ($430) — that are small enough to carry anywh...
Sli, pocket size desig, Responsive touch scree, Good image qualit, RAW shooting and in-camera conversio, Speedy continuous shootin, Easy image transfer to mobile devices...
No viewfinde, Modest battery lif, No 4K video...
The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II has a lot to offer with a depth of features, many of which have trickled down from DSLRs like the Canon EOS T7i. It’s a quick little camera with great image quality that will please both the snapshooter and, thanks to its...
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Last update: April 28, 2017The enthusiast compact market has exploded over the last couple of years, with several manufacturers offering a product with 1"-type sensors. Most of these cameras are small (and sometimes pocketable) and feature fast (but short...
Google is holding a competition that could see your Pixel photos gracing millions of screens. Nikon's 100th birthday party continues worldwide as a distributor in Italy organized a one-of-a-kind feat: assembling the world's largest 'human camera' from ov...
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Announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January, the PowerShot G9 X Mark II is the successor to the original model of the same name introduced in October 2015. Although marketed as a premium model, the G9 X is in fact the entry-le...
Most if not all the improvements in the G9 X Mark II — the improved AF tracking, the enhanced scene recognition, and in-camera RAW conversion — are all processor intensive and come courtesy of the new, more powerful image processor. Obviously, that also i...
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The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II is a new premium compact camera, featuring the same one-inch type, 20.2 million pixel CMOS sensor as 2015's original G9 X model. The Canon G9 X Mark II now offers a new Digic VII image processor, Dual Sensing Image Stabili...
Although owners of the original Canon PowerShot G9 X aren't going to be too excited by the improvements on offer, the new Mark II does represent a minor step forward for Canon's most pocket-friendly compact camera, particularly in its operational spee...
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Canon has updated their popular PowerShot G9 X from 2015 with a new 2017 version, dubbed the PowerShot G9 X Mark II; naturally. While Canon kept much of this camera the same as its predecessor, offering loads of professional level control and feel in at c...
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Autofocus and MeteringOther improvements to the user experience come from the inclusion of the DIGIC 7 image processor, which is of course faster than the DIGIC 6 chip found in the G9X. The new processor helps the G9X II accomplish reportedly better subje...
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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We got time to play with the camera before CES 2017.The Canon G9x Mk II in many ways looks like a true retro point and shoot. The only company that could have possibly done a better job is Fujifilm. Imagine if you took the Sony RX100 V type of camer...
I really like this camera. It feels nice and Canon surely paid a lot of attention to the ergonomics and feel. My favorite Canon point and shoot though is the Canon G1x Mk II, and this isn't that. But I totally see how someone would like a camera like this...
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With rapid-fire burst mode, quick-acting RAW shooting, and picture styles to choose from, the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II is a great companion to have for capturing special moments.With a 1-inch sensor size, it isn't surprising the Canon PowerShot G9 X M...
Continuous shooting speed of 8.1fps, Shooting RAW format is quick, Eight picture style presets to choose from...
Fixed touch screen, Better options for a vlogging camera...
Being a camera capable of taking high quality images is where the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II is most comfortable with—8.1fps burst, shooting RAW is fast, and several picture style presets to fiddle with. Aside from time-lapse and 1080p, the G9 X II has...
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