Powershot g9 x mark ii 20
An ultra-compact camera packing a relatively large 1-inch sensor, the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II is a compelling combination
ByBen Andrews, Chris Georgepublished 24 June 19
The Canon 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 the size of the image sensor in a camera phone, resulting in improved image quality. There are some compromises to lớn be had, but Canon"s aggressive pricing makes these easier lớn forgive.
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ForMiniature sizeGood image unique from relatively large sensorGreat selection of serious photographic controlsWell priced compared to rivals
AgainstFixed screen - does not tiltNo electronic viewfinderNo 4K videoNot necessarily better than a phone
The Canon 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 the size of the image sensor in a camera phone, resulting in improved image quality. There are some compromises khổng lồ be had, but Canon"s aggressive pricing makes these easier khổng lồ forgive.
Pros+
Miniature size
+Good image chất lượng from relatively large sensor
+Great selection of serious photographic controls
+Well priced compared to rivals
Cons-
Fixed screen - does not tilt
-No electronic viewfinder
-No 4K video
-Not necessarily better than a phone
(Image credit: Canon)
Features
(Image credit: Canon)Sensor: 20.1MP 1-inch-type CMOSSensitivity range: ISO 100-12800Video: 1080p Full HD at 60fpsLens: 3x optical zoom, 28-84mm-equivalent, f/2-4.9Monitor: 3-inch, 1040k-dot LCD, touchscreenViewfinder: N/ABattery life: 235 shotsDimensions: 98 x 57.9 x 31.3mmWeight: 206g
(Image credit: Canon)
Build & handling
Despite the pared-down kích cỡ of the G9 X II, it still feels like a good unique product. Rubberised panels on the front và rear aid grip, although they"re not particularly sculpted, so you"d still be wise to lớn use a wrist strap to lớn guarantee a secure hold.
The small rear panel area và large 3-inch LCD screen means there"s precious little space to lớn the right of the screen for buttons - most notably, you don"t get a 4-way directional dial. Consequently you"ll need to lớn use the touchscreen functionality to lớn navigate thực đơn options và swipe through captured images, but fortunately the screen is quick and responsive, and Canon"s thực đơn system is clear và easy to lớn use. The screen cant however be tilted or flipped forward for easier selfie shooting - but then the camera would have lớn be thicker and heavier lớn enable this.
The same case can be made for Canon"s decision to omit an electronic viewfinder. There really isn"t any space on the G9 X II for one, unless Canon was to lớn produce a pop-up EVF similar khổng lồ that used on Sony"s RX100 cameras. It"s also worth remembering that while an EVF can be useful when the main screen in hard khổng lồ see in sunlight, the tiny 0.2-inch kích thước EVFs used on similar compact cameras are extremely small & require a lot of uncomfortable squinting khổng lồ use.
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On the top panel you"ll find a mode dial that gives access to manual & semi-automatic shooting modes, should you want to lớn explore more creative photography. There;s also a small pop-up flash, & a useful control ring around the lens that can be used for zoom if you"d rather not use the zoom ring on the top panel.
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Performance
The G9 X II is fast and responsive to lớn use, with the touch screen making it easy to select a focus point. We also found the camera"s exposure metering does a good job of balancing shadow và highlight detail for a bright overall exposure, though the lack of a multi-shot HDR feature does limit overall dynamic range, so don"t expect the same eye-catching shots in high contrast scenarios that a powerful camera phone can generate in HDR mode.
Compared khổng lồ a conventional compact camera with a small 1/2.3-inch image sensor, the bigger 1-inch sensor in the G9 X II resolves noticeably more fine detail, especially in low light at sensitivities above ISO 800. Ramp up lớn ISO 3200 và the difference is clear, as the G9 X II produces detailed images with relatively low noise. Compared khổng lồ similar cameras with a 1-inch sensor lượt thích the Panasonic TZ200 & Sony RX 100 VA, the Canon"s shots are a match for the much pricier Panasonic, and only the Sony does marginally better for fine detail reproduction, but it too will cost you a lot more than the G9 X II.
One possible issue with the G( X II is its relatively poor battery life of 235 shots per charge. It"s not massively worse than the competition, but it"d be a good idea lớn have a spare battery handy if you intend to stray far from mains power.
