Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Review (DPReview)

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

At a glance:

• 20.1MP 1″ High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 7 Image Processor
• 3x Optical Zoom f/2-4.9 Lens
• 28-84mm (35mm Equivalent)
• 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
• Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC and Bluetooth
• Extended ISO 12800 and 8.2 fps Shooting
• Dynamic IS and Time-Lapse Video Function
• In-Camera Raw Conversion, Picture Style

DPReview posted their full review of the ultra-compact Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. While they found a lot of good, some things did disappoint the reviewer.

From their conclusion (emphasis mine):

The PowerShot G9 X II is very appealing: it’s as small a traditionally styled camera with a 1″ sensor as you’ll find and its touch interface makes it easy to pick up and use. It has a broad feature set, generally responsive performance and shooting modes for both beginners and more advanced users.

[…] the G9 X II is let down by its lens, JPEG processing and battery life that requires buying at least one spare. If you’re set on a Canon, moving up to the PowerShot G7 X II is a smart idea, assuming that you have an extra $200 available. The Sony RX100 and RX100 II are also worth consideration, though we think that Canon offers a better user experience. Read the review…

It’s not all bad, the sensor produces “vivid, pleasing color” and there is “fast burst shooting with large buffer”. DPReview’s sample photos are here.