Slim Brilliance
Impressive image quality. Stunning videos. A camera that’s slim and comfortable. The PowerShot G9 X camera is all this and more, featuring a 20.2 Megapixel*, 1.0-inch High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, Canon’s powerful DIGIC 6 Image Processor and a fast, f/2.0–4.9 lens that helps you capture inspiring images – even in low light – with detail and color to match. Whether you carry it in your hand, a bag or inside a pocket, the PowerShot G9 X can accompany you anywhere you go and is slim enough to quickly be in your grasp when opportunity knocks. Subjects in the distance become closer with a 3x Optical Zoom lens (28–84mm equivalent). Movement can be captured in stunning Full HD video, or frozen in beautiful increments with up to 6.0 fps continuous shooting. Should you find yourself gazing at the stars, switch into Star Mode and admire the view. With a convenient control ring for quick adjustments on the fly, built-in Wi-Fi®** and NFC*** for simple sharing and its appealing portability, the PowerShot G9 X is ready when you are, where you are.
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Type
Digital camera with built-in flash, 3x Optical, 4x Digital and 12x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
Type
20.2 Megapixel*, 1.0-inch CMOS (sensor aspect ratio: 3:2)
*Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
Total Pixels
Approx. 20.9 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 20.2 Megapixels
Focal Length
10.2 (W) - 30.6 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28-84mm)
Optical Zoom
Approx. 3x
Digital Zoom
Approx. 4x
Focusing Range
Auto/Manual: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 1.1 ft. (35cm) - infinity (T)
Normal: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 1.1 ft. (35cm) - infinity (T)
Macro: 2.0 in. - 1.6 ft. (5-50cm) (W)
Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus (Continuous, Servo AF), Manual Focus
Optical Viewfinder
N/A
LCD Monitor
3.0-type TFT color liquid crystal
LCD Pixels
Approx. 1.04 million dots
LCD Coverage
Approx. 100%
Maximum Aperture
f/2.0 (W), f/4.9 (T)
Shutter Speed
1-1/2000 sec. (in Auto mode)
30-1/2000 sec. (in Tv, M, and Manual Movie Modes)
BULB (in M mode only)
1/8 minimum in Manual Movie Mode
Sensitivity
Auto, ISO
125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400 (When in Auto mode)
Max. ISO Speed 12800 (When in P mode)
Light Metering Method
Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Spot
Exposure Control Method
Manual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift, AE Lock
Exposure Compensation
Still Images: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Videos: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments
White Balance Control
Auto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom1-2
Built-in Flash
Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
* Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect.
Flash Range
1.6 (50cm) -20 ft. (6.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 7.9 ft. (2.4m) (T)
Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance.
Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Shooting Modes
C, M, Av, Tv, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Portrait, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Standard Movie, Short Clip, Manual Movie, iFrame Movie
Photo Effects
My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color
Self Timer
Off, Approx. 2 sec. delay, Approx. 10 sec. delay, Custom
Wireless Control
Not available
Continuous Shooting
One Shot: Approx. 6.0 shots/sec.
Servo: Approx. 4.3 shots/sec.
Image Storage
Storage Media
SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I Memory Cards
File Format
Design rule for Camera File system (DCF) compliant; DPOF (Version 1.1) compatible
Image Recording Format
Superfine / Fine
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif 2.3 (DCF 2.0), RAW (Canon original: 14-bit, CR2)
Video: MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC [Stereo])
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Images:
1) 16:9 - Large: 5472 x 3080; Medium 1: 4320 x 2432; Medium 2: 1920 x 1080; Small: 720 x 408
2) 3:2 - Large: 5472 x 3648, Medium 1: 4320 x 2880, Medium 2: 2304 x 1536, Small: 720 x 480
3) 4:3 - Large: 4864 x 3648, Medium 1: 3840 x 2880, Medium 2: 2048 x 1536, Small: 640 x 480
4) 1:1 - Large: 3648 x 3648; Medium 1: 2880 x 2880; Medium 2: 1536 x 1536; Small: 480 x 480
Videos:
Full HD 1920 x 1080: 59.94 fps
Full HD iFrame: 1920 x 1080: 29.97 fps
Full HD Star Time-Lapse Movie: 1920 x 1080: 14.985 fps / 29.97 fps
HD 1280 x 720: 29.97 fps
640 x 480: 29.97 fps
Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720: 6 fps (5x speed) / 3 fps (10x speed) / 1.5 fps (20x speed)
Miniature Effect: 640 x 480: 6 fps (5x speed) / 3 fps (10x speed) / 1.5 fps (20x speed)
Short Clip: 1280 x 720: 29.97 fps
Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File
Story Highlights, Protect, Favorites, Erase, Print, Group Playback, Play Movie, List/Play Digest Movies, Image Search, Slideshow, Rotate, Play Creative Shot Movies, Short Clip Mix, i-Contrast, Resize, Cropping, Red-Eye Correction, My Colors, Face ID Info, Print Settings, Photobook Set-up, Transition Effect, Index Effect, Scroll Display, Group Images, Auto Rotate, Resume, Image Jump with Control Ring, Set Touch Actions
Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes
Select Image, Select Range, Select All Images
Interfaces
Video Out
NTSC/PAL
Audio Out
Stereo
Other
Direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers
Wired
USB (Micro-B), HDMI (Type D)
Wireless
Specifications: IEEE 802. 11b/g/n
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Channels: 1-11
Security: WEP, WPA-PSK (AES/TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES-TKIP)
Power Source
Battery Pack NB-13L, AC Adapter Kit CA-DC10 (ACK-DC110) In-Camera Charging via USB Cable available through Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30 (Charging time: Approx. 5 hr.)*
* Charging time varies considerably depending on the remaining battery power.
Shooting Capacity
Approx. 220 shots with Screen On
Approx. 335 shots with ECO Mode Approx. 410 shots with ECO Mode
Playback Time
Approx. 5 hr.
Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature
32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity
10-90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
3.86 x 2.28 x 1.21 in. / 98.0 x 57.9 x 30.8mm
Weight
7.37 oz. / 209g (including battery and memory card)
6.53 oz. / 185g (camera body only)