Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Announced January 4, 2017
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II is a highly compact, pocketable camera that utilizes a 1-inch sensor to deliver impressive image quality and improved performance. While its slim design and intuitive touchscreen interface make it a capable everyday shooter, the reliance on touch controls and limitations of its zoom lens may frustrate some users.
Weighted from 14 reviewer scores
Pros
- Compact and pocketable metal body design
- Intuitive and responsive touchscreen interface
- Strong image quality from 1-inch sensor
- Fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus
- Versatile features including built-in ND filter and Raw conversion
Cons
- Limited zoom range and slow aperture at telephoto
- Lacks 4K video recording and 60fps options
- Fixed screen design lacks tilt or flip functionality
- Mediocre battery life and slow buffer clearing
- Absence of an electronic viewfinder
- Launch price $529.99 (USD)
- Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch
What the Reviewers Say
All 14 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- DPReview 75/100
The PowerShot G9 X Mark II is the second generation of Canon’s entry-level 1″-sensor compact camera, and the company has made some nice improvements over the original mode.
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The Canon G9X II is a solid pocket camera. It is easy to use and has a very compact form factor.
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On the whole this approach does a good job of placing lots of control at your fingertips, while keeping the camera small and approachable to novice users. But it’s a very different experience to using conventional physical controls, and I can’t say I particularly warmed to it.
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Above all, the G9 X Mark II delivers great image quality, making it Highly Recommended.
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[T]he Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II adds just enough new features (just) to make it worth considering as a truly take-anywhere pocket camera.
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The G9X Mark II is a very capable pocket camera, but it’s not quite the complete package that Canon’s first-generation G9X was. [...] But the camera’s operation is still too reliant on the touchscreen, and the lens is a little too limited for its size.
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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.
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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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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.
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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. [...] But the G9 X Mark II isn’t without competition, though, especially for photographers who want a viewfinder and 4K video.
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Add the touchscreen controls combined with physical buttons and the lens ring and the G9 X II is an example of camera companies forging forward into the modern age. And doing so rather well.
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For only $478 [...] this is a really, really, really good camera. Superb image quality, superb video quality, it shoots really fast, built-in stabilization, built-in scene modes, small and compact, and good build quality for that price point.
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[T]he Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II adds just enough new features (just) to make it worth considering as a truly take-anywhere pocket camera.
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If I was going to review this camera, I would give it roughly a four and a half stars out of five.
