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Canon G9 X Mark II vs Nikon Df

The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and the Nikon Df are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in January 2017 and November 2013. The G9X Mark II is a fixed lens compact, while the Df is a DSLR. The cameras are based on an one-inch (G9X Mark II) and a full frame (Df) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 20 megapixels, whereas the Nikon provides 16.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon G9 X Mark II
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Nikon Df
Canon G9 X Mark II   Nikon Df
Fixed lens compact camera Digital single lens reflex
28-84mm f/2.0-4.9 Nikon F mount lenses
20 MP – 1" sensor 16.2 MP – Full Frame sensor
1080/60p Video no Video
ISO 125-12,800 ISO 100-12,800 (50 - 204,800)
No viewfinder, LCD framing Optical viewfinder
3.0" LCD – 1040k dots 3.2" LCD – 921k dots
Fixed touchscreen Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
8.2 shutter flaps per second 5.5 shutter flaps per second
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
235 shots per battery charge1400 shots per battery charge
98 x 58 x 31 mm, 206 g 144 x 110 x 67 mm, 760 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and the Nikon Df? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon G9 X Mark II and the Nikon Df. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Both cameras are available in two different colors (black, silver).

Size Canon G9 X Mark II vs Nikon Df
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Comparison G9X Mark II or Df rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon Df is considerably larger (179 percent) than the Canon G9 X Mark II. It is noteworthy in this context that the Df is splash and dust-proof, while the G9X Mark II does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the G9X Mark II has a lens built in, whereas the Df is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the Df and their specifications in the Nikon Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the G9X Mark II gets 235 shots out of its Canon NB-13L battery, while the Df can take 1400 images on a single charge of its Nikon EN-EL14 power pack. The power pack in the G9X Mark II can be charged via the USB port, so that it is not always necessary to take the battery charger along when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Canon G9 X Mark II 98 mm 58 mm 31 mm 206 g 235 i Jan 2017 US$ 529ebay.com
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Nikon Df 144 mm 110 mm 67 mm 760 g 1400 i Nov 2013 US$ 2 749ebay.com
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Canon G7 X 103 mm 60 mm 40 mm 304 g 210 i Sep 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G7 X Mark II 106 mm 61 mm 42 mm 319 g 265 i Feb 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G9 X 98 mm 58 mm 31 mm 209 g 220 i Oct 2015 US$ 529ebay.com
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Canon M100 108 mm 67 mm 35 mm 302 g 295 i Aug 2017 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon SL2 122 mm 93 mm 70 mm 453 g 650 i Jun 2017 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon SX70 127 mm 91 mm 117 mm 608 g 325 i Sep 2018 US$ 549 amazon.com
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Nikon D4 160 mm 157 mm 91 mm 1340 g 2600 i Jan 2012 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D610 141 mm 113 mm 82 mm 850 g 900 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D750 141 mm 113 mm 78 mm 750 g 1230 i Sep 2014 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Nikon D810 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 980 g 1200 i Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D850 146 mm 124 mm 79 mm 1005 g 1840 i Jul 2017 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
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Sony HX95 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 242 g 370 i Aug 2018 US$ 429ebay.com
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Sony HX99 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 242 g 370 i Aug 2018 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony RX100 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 240 g 330 i Jun 2012 US$ 649ebay.com
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Sony RX100 V 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 299 g 220 i Oct 2016 US$ 999ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The G9X Mark II was launched at a lower price than the Df, despite having a lens built in. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon G9 X Mark II features an one-inch sensor and the Nikon Df a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the Df is 641 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 2.7 and 1.0. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Canon G9 X Mark II and Nikon Df sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the Canon G9 X Mark II offers a higher resolution of 20 megapixels, compared with 16.2 MP of the Nikon Df. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 2.41μm versus 7.29μm for the Df). However, it should be noted that the G9X Mark II is much more recent (by 3 years and 2 months) than the Df, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.

The resolution advantage of the Canon G9 X Mark II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the G9X Mark II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 27.4 x 18.2 inches or 69.5 x 46.3 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 21.9 x 14.6 inches or 55.6 x 37.1 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 18.2 x 12.2 inches or 46.3 x 30.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Nikon Df are 24.6 x 16.4 inches or 62.6 x 41.7 cm for good quality, 19.7 x 13.1 inches or 50.1 x 33.3 cm for very good quality, and 16.4 x 10.9 inches or 41.7 x 27.8 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 125 to ISO 12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon Df are ISO 100 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-204800.

In terms of underlying technology, the G9X Mark II is build around a BSI-CMOS sensor, while the Df uses a CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

G9X Mark II versus Df MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the Df offers substantially better image quality than the G9X Mark II (overall score 24 points higher). The advantage is based on 2.7 bits higher color depth, 0.6 EV in additional dynamic range, and 2.7 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sports
DXO
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Canon G9 X Mark II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.912.552265
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Nikon Df Full Frame 16.2 4928 3280i24.613.1327989
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Canon G7 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p23.012.755671
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Canon G7 X Mark II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.811.926062
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Canon G9 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.512.349563
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Canon M100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.512.9127278
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Canon SL2 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.4104179
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Canon SX70 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p20.612.1106351
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Nikon D4 Full Frame 16.2 4928 32801080/30p24.713.1296589
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Nikon D610 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/30p25.114.4292594
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Nikon D750 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/60p24.814.5295693
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Nikon D810 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/60p25.714.8285397
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Nikon D850 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/30p26.414.82660100
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Sony HX95 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.612.1105751
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Sony HX99 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.612.1105851
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Sony RX100 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.612.439066
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Sony RX100 V 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.458670
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The G9X Mark II indeed provides movie recording capabilities, while the Df does not. The highest resolution format that the G9X Mark II can use is 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the Df has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the G9X Mark II relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon G9 X Mark II and Nikon Df in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Canon G9 X Mark IIi i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/2000s 8.2/s i i
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Nikon Dfoptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.5/s i i
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Canon G7 Xi i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 6.5/s i i
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Canon G7 X Mark IIi i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 8.0/s i i
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Canon G9 Xi i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/2000s 6.0/s i i
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Canon M100i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 6.1/s i i
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Canon SL2optical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon SX702360 i3.0 / 922 swivel i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Nikon D4optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D610optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D750optical i3.2 / 1229 tilting i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D810optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D850optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Sony HX95638 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony HX99638 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony RX100i i3.0 / 1229 fixed i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 V2359 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 24.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The G9X Mark II has one, while the Df does not. While the built-in flash of the G9X Mark II is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The Canon G9 X Mark II and the Nikon Df both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the G9X Mark II and the Df write their files to SDXC cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Nikon Df and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Canon G9 X Mark IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon Dfii / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon G7 Xistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon G7 X Mark IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon G9 Xistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon M100istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon SL2istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon SX70istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon D4imono / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon D610imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D750istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D810istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D850istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Sony HX95istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony HX99istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX100istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX100 Vistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the G9X Mark II offers wifi support, while the Df does not. Wifi can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Nikon Df (unlike the G9X Mark II) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the G9X Mark II and the Df have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. Neither of the two has a direct successor, so they represent the end of the respective camera lines from Canon and Nikon. Further information on the features and operation of the G9X Mark II and Df can be found, respectively, in the Canon G9 X Mark II Manual (free pdf) or the online Nikon Df Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Which of the two cameras – the Canon G9 X Mark II or the Nikon Df – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Advantages of the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (20 vs 16.2MP) with a 11% higher linear resolution.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can record not only still images but also 1080/60p movies.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 921k dots).
  • Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (8.2 vs 5.5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Ready to shoot: Comes with a built-in lens, while the Df requires a separate lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (98x58mm vs 144x110mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter even though it comes with a built-in lens (unlike the Df).
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Sharper images: Has hand-shake reducing image stabilization built-in.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More modern: Reflects 3 years and 2 months of technical progress since the Df launch.

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Reasons to prefer the Nikon Df:

  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (24 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
  • Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (2.7 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (0.6 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (2.7 stops ISO advantage).
  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • More flexible: Makes it possible to change lenses and thus to use specialty optics.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (1400 versus 235) out of a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in November 2013).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the G9X Mark II emerges as the winner of the contest (16 : 14 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

G9X Mark II 16:14 Df

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon G9 X Mark II and the Nikon Df place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Travel-Zoom Camera and Best DSLR Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the G9X Mark II and the Df in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Canon G9 X Mark II4/5..4/575/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2017 US$ 529ebay.com
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Nikon Df4/5....81/1004/54/5 Nov 2013 US$ 2 749ebay.com
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Canon G7 X4/5+ +..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G7 X Mark II4.5/5+ +..81/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G9 X3.5/5+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2015 US$ 529ebay.com
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Canon M1003/5+....4/53.5/5 Aug 2017 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon SL24/5+ +4/578/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2017 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon SX70..+ +3.5/5..3.5/53.5/5 Sep 2018 US$ 549 amazon.com
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Nikon D4........4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2012 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D6104/5+ +..87/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D7505/5+ +4/590/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Nikon D8105/5..5/586/1005/54.5/5 Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D8504.5/5+ +5/589/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2017 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
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Sony HX95............ Aug 2018 US$ 429ebay.com
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Sony HX99........4/54.5/5 Aug 2018 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony RX1005/5+ +..78/1004/55/5 Jun 2012 US$ 649ebay.com
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Sony RX100 V4.5/5+ +..83/1004/54.5/5 Oct 2016 US$ 999ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Canon G9 X Mark II vs Nikon Df

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Canon G9 X Mark II Nikon Df
Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens 28-84mm f/2.0-4.9 Nikon F mount lenses
Launch Date January 2017 November 2013
Launch Price USD 529 USD 2,749
Sensor Specs Canon G9 X Mark II Nikon Df
Sensor Technology BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 1" Sensor Full Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 13.2 x 8.8 mm 36.0 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 116.16 mm2 860.4 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 15.9 mm 43.2 mm
Crop Factor 2.7x 1.0x
Sensor Resolution 20 Megapixels 16.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 pixels 4928 x 3280 pixels
Pixel Pitch 2.41 μm 7.29 μm
Pixel Density 17.18 MP/cm2 1.88 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/60p Video no Video
ISO Setting 125 - 12,800 ISO 100 - 12,800 ISO
ISO Boost no Enhancement 50 - 204,800 ISO
Image Processor DIGIC 7 EXPEED 3
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 65 89
DXO Color Depth (bits) 21.9 24.6
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 12.5 13.1
DXO Low Light (ISO) 522 3279
Screen Specs Canon G9 X Mark II Nikon Df
Viewfinder Type no viewfinder Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.70x
Top-Level Screen no Top Display Control Panel
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.2inch
LCD Resolution 1040k dots 921k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Touch Input Touchscreen no Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Canon G9 X Mark II Nikon Df
Focus System Contrast-detect AF Phase-detect AF
Manual Focusing AidFocus Peakingno Peaking Feature
Continuous Shooting 8.2 shutter flaps/s 5.5 shutter flaps/s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-I UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Canon G9 X Mark II Nikon Df
External Flash no Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash no PC Sync PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI mini HDMI
Wifi Support Wifi built-in no Wifi
Near-Field Communication NFC built-in no NFC
Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in no Bluetooth
Body Specs Canon G9 X Mark II Nikon Df
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
Battery Type Canon NB-13L Nikon EN-EL14
Battery Life (CIPA)235 shots per charge1400 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging USB charging no USB charging
Body Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31 mm
(3.9 x 2.3 x 1.2 in)
144 x 110 x 67 mm
(5.7 x 4.3 x 2.6 in)
Camera Weight 206 g (7.3 oz) 760 g (26.8 oz)
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