Canon PowerShot G9
Competitors

As well as being compared against other pro digicams, the Canon PowerShot G9 is also often compared to boutiques, entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms, super zooms, waterproofs, compacts and digicams. The Canon PowerShot G9's top rivals come from Canon (such as the PowerShot G12 and the PowerShot G11) and Fujifilm (such as the Finepix X10 and the FinePix S9100)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G9 compared to other pro digicam competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.8"), takes slightly higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 10 MP), has higher quality type of viewfinder (tunnel vs none) and supports an external flash.

However, on average it has a marginally smaller sensor (1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), has significantly lower image quality (35.0 vs 47.0), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 24 mm) and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots).

Canon PowerShot G12 3 years newer $398 - $496	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the G9) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Has a flip-out screen Significantly better image quality: 47.0 vs 35.0 Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the G9) Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 12 MP Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0" common strengths of the G12 and G9 Supports RAW Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel Support external flash
	Compare the G12 vs the G9
Canon PowerShot G11 2 years newer $672	Significant advantages of the G11 (vs the G9) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Has a flip-out screen Significantly better image quality: 47.0 vs 35.0 Significant disadvantages of the G11 (vs the G9) Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 12 MP Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0" common strengths of the G11 and G9 Supports RAW Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel Support external flash
	Compare the G11 vs the G9
Canon PowerShot G10 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the G10 (vs the G9) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Much higher true resolution: 14.6 MP vs 12 MP Faster max shutter speed: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/2500 of a second Significant disadvantages of the G10 (vs the G9) None found common strengths of the G10 and G9 Supports RAW Capture extremely high resolution images: 14.6 MP vs 12 MP Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
	Compare the G10 vs the G9
Canon Powershot S100 4 years newer $356 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the G9) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8 Significantly better image quality: 50.0 vs 35.0 Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the G9) No external flash support No viewfinder: None vs Tunnel common strengths of the S100 and G9 Supports RAW Capture extremely high resolution images: 12 MP vs 12 MP
	Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot G9
Canon PowerShot S95 3 years newer $354 - $389	Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the G9) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8 Significantly better image quality: 47.0 vs 35.0 Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the G9) Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 12 MP Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 1 cm No external flash support common strengths of the S95 and G9 Supports RAW
	Compare the S95 vs the G9
Fujifilm Finepix X10 4 years newer $599	Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the G9) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8 Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the G9) Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0" common strengths of the X10 and G9 Supports RAW Capture extremely high resolution images: 12 MP vs 12 MP Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
	Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Canon PowerShot G9

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G9 compared to boutique competitors include: it has way more more zoom (6x vs 4x), is much smaller (mid size 106x72x43 mm vs standard size 117x81x65 mm), much closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 20 cm) and is thinner (1.7" vs 2.6").

However, on average it has much lower image quality (35.0 vs 60.0), records lower quality movies (1024 x 768 @ 15fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 28 mm), has a much lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots) and much lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).

Canon PowerShot G1X 4 years newer $799 - $800	Significant advantages of the G1X (vs the G9) Much better image quality: 60.0 vs 35.0 Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Much larger sensor: Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Significant disadvantages of the G1X (vs the G9) Much less zoom: 4x vs 6x Much larger: Standard size 117x81x65 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Much worse macro capability: 20 cm vs 1 cm common strengths of the G1X and G9 Great zoom: 4x vs 6x Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the PowerShot G9

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G9 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), is much smaller (mid size 106x72x43 mm vs professional size 130x100x78 mm), is thinner (1.7" vs 3.1") and is significantly lighter (370 g vs 632 g).

However, on average it is much more noisy at high ISO (146 ISO vs 919 ISO), has much lower image quality (35.0 vs 82.0), has much less color depth (18.8 bits vs 22.5 bits), has significantly narrower dynamic range (10.1 EV vs 11.8 EV) and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

Pentax K-5 3 years newer $930 (body only) $1,049 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-5 (vs the G9) Much better image quality: 82.0 vs 35.0 Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,162 ISO vs 146 ISO Better color depth: 23.7 bits vs 18.8 bits Significant disadvantages of the K-5 (vs the G9) Much larger: Prosumer size 130x96x72 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.7" Much heavier: 740 g vs 370 g common strengths of the K-5 and G9 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Lens Fairly small: Prosumer size 130x96x72 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm
	Compare the Pentax K-5 vs the Canon PowerShot G9
Nikon D3100 3 years newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the G9) Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 18.8 bits Much lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 146 ISO Much better image quality: 67.0 vs 35.0 Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the G9) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.7" common strengths of the D3100 and G9 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 1.7"
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Canon PowerShot G9
Canon Rebel T3i 3 years newer $619 (body only) $749 - $1,000 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the G9) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 18.8 bits Much better image quality: 65.0 vs 35.0 Much lower noise at high ISO: 793 ISO vs 146 ISO Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the G9) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.7" common strengths of the T3i and G9 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Rebel T3i vs the PowerShot G9
Canon Rebel T3 3 years newer $330 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the G9) Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 18.8 bits Much better image quality: 62.0 vs 35.0 Much lower noise at high ISO: 755 ISO vs 146 ISO Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the G9) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm common strengths of the T3 and G9 Light weight: 459 g vs 370 g
	Compare the Rebel T3 vs the PowerShot G9
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 2 years newer	Significant advantages of the DSLR-A550 (vs the G9) Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 18.8 bits Much better image quality: 66.0 vs 35.0 Much lower noise at high ISO: 807 ISO vs 146 ISO Significant disadvantages of the DSLR-A550 (vs the G9) Much larger: Professional size 137x104x84 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Much thicker: 3.3" vs 1.7" Much heavier: 632 g vs 370 g common strengths of the DSLR-A550 and G9 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Lens
	Compare the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 vs the Canon PowerShot G9
Nikon D60 5 months newer $900 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D60 (vs the G9) Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 18.8 bits Much better image quality: 65.0 vs 35.0 Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Significant disadvantages of the D60 (vs the G9) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm common strengths of the D60 and G9 Very small: Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Very thin: 2.5" vs 1.7" Light weight: 522 g vs 370 g
	Compare the Nikon D60 vs the Canon PowerShot G9

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G9 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.4), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 9 MP), has a much larger sensor (1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.5" 6.3x4.2mm), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm) and shoots RAW.

However, on average it has much less zoom (6x vs 16x), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 25 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (1024 x 768 @ 15fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and is much larger (mid size 106x72x43 mm vs compact 105x58x33 mm).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v 2 years newer	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX5v (vs the G9) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 35 mm Has a GPS Much smaller: Compact 102x58x29 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX5v (vs the G9) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 6.3x4.2mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Much lower true resolution: 9 MP vs 12 MP Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8 common strengths of the DSC-HX5v and G9 None found
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v vs the Canon PowerShot G9
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the SX200 IS (vs the G9) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm More zoom: 12x vs 6x Much smaller: Compact 103x61x38 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Significant disadvantages of the SX200 IS (vs the G9) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 12 MP Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.8 common strengths of the SX200 IS and G9 Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 1 cm Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/2500 of a second
	Compare the SX200 IS vs the G9
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 3 years newer $239 - $307	Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the G9) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Has a GPS Significantly more zoom: 14x vs 6x Significant disadvantages of the SX230 HS (vs the G9) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 12 MP No RAW support common strengths of the SX230 HS and G9 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/2500 of a second
	Compare the SX230 HS vs the G9
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 3 years newer $185 - $328	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the G9) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Much more zoom: 16x vs 6x Has a GPS Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the G9) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 12 MP Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8 common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and G9 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/2500 of a second
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Canon PowerShot G9
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS 2 years newer $294	Significant advantages of the SX210 IS (vs the G9) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Significantly more zoom: 14x vs 6x Much smaller: Compact 105x59x31 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Significant disadvantages of the SX210 IS (vs the G9) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 12 MP No RAW support common strengths of the SX210 IS and G9 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/2500 of a second
	Compare the SX210 IS vs the G9
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 4 years newer $299	Significant advantages of the SX260 HS (vs the G9) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 35 mm Much more zoom: 20x vs 6x Has a GPS Significant disadvantages of the SX260 HS (vs the G9) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8 Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the SX260 HS and G9 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/2500 of a second
	Compare the SX260 HS vs the G9

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G9 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), is much smaller (mid size 106x72x43 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 9.7 MP), has a much larger sensor (1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm) and is thinner (1.7" vs 4.3").

However, on average it has way more less zoom (6x vs 35x), records lower quality movies (1024 x 768 @ 15fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 24 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO).

Canon Powershot SX40 4 years newer $337 - $380	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the G9) Much more zoom: 35x vs 6x Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1024 x 768 @ 15fps Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the G9) Much larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm common strengths of the SX40 and G9 Support external flash Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/2500 of a second
	Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the PowerShot G9

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G9 compared to waterproof competitors include: it has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.9), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 9.6 MP), has a much larger sensor (1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm) and slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (1024 x 768 @ 15fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 28 mm), is much larger (mid size 106x72x43 mm vs compact 110x64x22 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Nikon Coolpix AW100 4 years newer $280	Significant advantages of the AW100 (vs the G9) Much smaller: Compact 110x64x22 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1024 x 768 @ 15fps Significant disadvantages of the AW100 (vs the G9) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Much narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/2.8 Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the AW100 and G9 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs the Canon PowerShot G9
Panasonic Lumix TS4 4 years newer $324 - $400	Significant advantages of the TS4 (vs the G9) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Much smaller: Compact 103x64x27 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1024 x 768 @ 15fps Significant disadvantages of the TS4 (vs the G9) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Much lower true resolution: 9.6 MP vs 12 MP Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8 common strengths of the TS4 and G9 Wide aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 vs the Canon PowerShot G9

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G9 compared to compact competitors include: it has a much wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/5.0), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 9.7 MP), has a much larger sensor (1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 3 cm) and shoots RAW.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (1024 x 768 @ 15fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 28 mm), is much larger (mid size 106x72x43 mm vs super compact 93x55x19 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't have a touch screen.

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj 4 years newer $365	Significant advantages of the S1200pj (vs the G9) Much smaller: Compact 63x107x22 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the S1200pj (vs the G9) Much narrower aperture: f/5.0 vs f/2.8 Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the S1200pj and G9 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S1200pj vs the Canon PowerShot G9
Canon ELPH 100 HS 3 years newer $109 - $189	Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the G9) Much smaller: Super compact 93x55x19 mm vs Mid size 106x72x43 mm Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1024 x 768 @ 15fps Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the G9) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP No RAW support common strengths of the 100 HS and G9 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the PowerShot G9

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G9 compared to digicam competitors include: it has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 10 MP), has a slightly larger sensor (1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm), is newer (august, 2007 vs september, 2006) and shoots RAW.

Canon PowerShot G7 1 year older	Significant advantages of the G7 (vs the G9) None found Significant disadvantages of the G7 (vs the G9) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 12 MP No RAW support common strengths of the G7 and G9 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Very large sensors: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
	Compare the G7 vs the G9
Nikon Coolpix P5000 6 months older	Significant advantages of the P5000 (vs the G9) None found Significant disadvantages of the P5000 (vs the G9) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 12 MP No RAW support common strengths of the P5000 and G9 Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Very large sensors: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P5000 vs the Canon PowerShot G9