Canon PowerShot G9 X review

Andy Westlake tries out Canon’s slim, stylish compact with a 1in sensor - the G9 X

Product Overview

Overall rating:

70%

Canon PowerShot G9 X

Features:70%
Build/Handling:70%
Metering:90%
Autofocus:70%
AWB colour:90%
Dynamic Range:80%
Image Quality:80%
LCD Viewfinder:80%

Pros:

  • Slim, pocketable design
  • Good image quality from 1in sensor
  • Well-implemented touchscreen

Cons:

  • Unambitious lens
  • Limited physical controls
  • Unreliable autofocus in low light

Product:

Canon PowerShot G9 X review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£379.00

Canon PowerShot G9 X review – Full specification

Details

Sensor:20.2-million-pixel, 1in BSI-CMOS
Output size:5472 x 3648 pixels
Focal length magnification:2.7x
Lens:28-84mm equiv. f/2-4.9
Shutter speeds:30-1/2000sec
Sensitivity:ISO 125-12,800
Metering:Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure compensation:±3EV
Drive:6fps (4.3fps with AF)
LCD:3in, 1.04-million-dot touchscreen
Viewfinder:None
Autofocus:Contrast detection with 31 points
Video:1080p at 60, 50, 30, 25 or 24fps
External mic:No
Memory card:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Power:NB-13L Li- ion, 220 shots
Dimensions:98.0 x 57.9 x 30.8 mm
Weight:209g (with battery and card)
  1. 1. Canon PowerShot G9 X review - Introduction
  2. 2. Canon PowerShot G9 X review - Features
  3. 3. Canon PowerShot G9 X review - Build and handling
  4. 4. Canon PowerShot G9 X review - Autofocus
  5. 5. Canon PowerShot G9 X review - Performance
  6. 6. Canon PowerShot G9 X review - Image quality
  7. 7. Canon PowerShot G9 X review - Conclusion
  8. 8. Canon PowerShot G9 X review - Full specification
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