

At just 209 grams, the G9 X is one-third lighter and much slimmer than the G7 X-this makes it the smallest 1-inch sensor compact camera currently on the market.


(Note: The recently released G7 X Mark II boasts some more advanced specs.)īut where the G9 X diverges is in terms of its dimensions and weight. On paper, the G9 X and its bigger brother the G7 X match up quite closely. It is also capable of 1080p 60fps video recording, with full manual control of focus and exposure if you so choose. The G9 X features the same 1-inch sensor as the previous model, producing 20.2-megapixel images backed with the fast processing of the DIGIC 6 image processor. But the G9 X has much more in common with the company’s larger, flagship compacts. The PowerShot G9 X is in many ways an evolution of Canon’s popular S-series-compacts with a slim form factor aimed at consumers looking for a lighter, smaller camera. Working as a divemaster for DNS Diving in Grand Cayman, I greatly value having a compact and lightweight system that’s easy to manage while I’m trying to get all of my customers in the water. Even with the addition of strobes, video lights and Fantasea’s new wide-angle and macro wet lenses, the G9 X system could easily be taken on a flight as carry-on luggage. I put the G9 X to the test with the corresponding Fantasea FG9X housing to form an equally pocket-friendly-and wallet-friendly-setup. Arguably one of the smallest compacts to date-with a large 1-inch sensor-the G9 X captures 20.2-megapixel photos with impressive image quality. Who Should Consider the Canon G9 X in Fantasea Housing?Īs the world of compacts continues to evolve, we’re seeing a trend of bigger sensors, more megapixels and even smaller cameras-so small, in fact, that they have begun to be referred to as “pocket sized.” All of these aspects hold true with Canon’s latest compact PowerShot model, the G9 X.Canon G9 X Image Quality and ISO Performance.Macro Underwater Photography with the G9 X.Wide-Angle Underwater Photography with the G9 X.
