Compact Digital

Canon PowerShot G9 X

Specifications

Specifications

  • Large sensor for premium results
  • 20.2 Megapixel CMOS
  • Large capacitive touchscreen
  • Quick manual control
  • Superfast AF & continuous shooting in RAW
  • Share and backup images wirelessly
  • NFC simplifies smartphone sharing
  • Full HD frame rates from 24p to 60p
  • Easy shooting with a movie summary
  • Conveniently charge with USB cable
  • Wide aperture
  • 3x optical zoom with wide angle
  • Control the camera with a smartphone
  • Great low-light shots
  • Powerful DIGIC processing
  • Steady images and movies in every situation
  • 6 unique images from one shot
  • Capture starry skies with ease
  • Smooth gradations with 14-bit RAW
  • Transfer to Canon Connect Station with one tap

Specifications in detail

IMAGE SENSOR

  • Type

    1.0 type back-illuminated CMOS

  • Effective Pixels

    Approx. 20.2M (Aspect ratio 3:2)¹

  • Effective / Total Pixels

    Approx. 20.9M

  • Colour Filter Type

    Primary Colour

IMAGE PROCESSOR

  • Type

    DIGIC 6 with iSAPS technology

LENS

  • Focal Length

    10.2 – 30.6 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 – 84 mm)

  • Zoom

    Optical 3x


    ZoomPlus 6x


    Digital Approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.6x or 2.0x)¹


    Combined approx. 12x

  • Maximum f/number

    f/2.0 - f/4.9

  • Construction

    8 elements in 6 groups (2 double sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single sided aspherical lens)

  • Image Stabilisation

    Yes (lens-shift type), approx. 3-stop.¹


    Intelligent IS with 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS

FOCUSING

  • Type

    TTL

  • AF System/ Points

    AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available or fixed centre)

  • AF Modes

    Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE¹, Touch AF

  • AF Point Selection

    Size (Normal, Small)

  • AF Lock

    Yes, via customisable buttons

  • AF Assist Beam

    Yes

  • Manual Focus

    Yes, plus MF Peaking

  • Focus Bracketing

    Yes

  • Closest Focusing Distance

    5 cm (Wide) from front of lens


    35 cm (Tele) from front of lens

EXPOSURE CONTROL

  • Metering modes

    Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre or linked to Touch AF frame)

  • AE Lock

    Yes, via customisable buttons

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop increments


    Manual and automatic dynamic range correction


    Automatic shadow correction


    ND Filter (3-stop) On/ Auto/ Off¹

  • AEB

    1/3 – 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments

  • ISO sensitivity

    125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800¹


    AUTO ISO: 125 - 12800 (possible to set Max. ISO speed and rate of change)

SHUTTER

  • Speed

    1 – 1/2000 sec. (factory default)


    1/8 - 1/2000 sec. (Movie Mode)


    BULB, 30 – 1/2000 sec. (total range – varies by shooting mode)

WHITE BALANCE

  • Type

    TTL

  • Settings

    Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2


    Multi-area WB correction available in Smart Auto


    White Balance Compensation


    Colour adjustment in Star mode

COLOUR MATRIX

  • Type

    sRGB

VIEWFINDER

LCD MONITOR

  • Monitor

    7.5 cm (3.0”) Touchscreen LCD (TFT). 3:2 aspect ratio. Approx. 1,040,000 dots. Capacitive type

  • Coverage

    Approx. 100%

  • Brightness

    Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD

FLASH

  • Modes

    Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro

  • Slow Sync Speed

    Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec.

  • Red-Eye Reduction

    Yes

  • Flash Exposure Compensation

    +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE, Safety FE, Smart Flash Exposure

  • Flash Exposure Lock

    Yes

  • Manual Power Adjustment

    3 levels with internal flash

  • Second Curtain Synchronisation

    Yes

  • Built-in Flash Range

    50 cm – 6.0 m (W) / 50 cm – 2.4 m (T)

  • External Flash

    Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2

SHOOTING

  • Modes

    Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, 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), Movie

  • Modes in Movie

    Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), Standard, Program AE, Manual, Portrait, Nostalgic, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Short Clip, iFrame Movie

  • Photo Effects

    My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)

  • Drive modes

    Single, Auto Drive, Continuous, Continuous with AF, Self-Timer

  • Continuous Shooting

    Approx. 6.0 shots/sec


    with AF: Approx. 4.3 shots/sec


    Upto 2000 frames ¹²³

RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION

  • Image Size

    3:2 - (RAW, L) 5472 x 3648, (M1) 4320 x 2880, (M2) 2304 x 1536, (S) 720 x 480


    4:3 - (RAW, L) 4864 x 3648, (M1) 3840 x 2880, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480


    16:9 - (RAW, L) 5472 x 3080, (M1) 4320 x 2432, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 720 x 408


    1:1 - (RAW, L) 3648 x 3648, (M1) 2880 x 2880, (M2) 1536 x 1536, (S) 480 x 480


    Resize available in playback (M2, S) for JPEG images

  • Compression

    RAW, Superfine, Fine

  • Movies

    (Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 fps


    (HD) 1280 x 720, 29.97 / 25 fps


    (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 / 25 fps


    Star Time-Lapse Movie (Full HD) 29.97 / 25 / 14.99 / 12.5 fps


    Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6 / 3 / 1.5 fps


    Hybrid Auto (HD) 29.97 / 25 fps


    iFrame Movie (Full HD) 29.97 / 25 fps

  • Movie Length

    (Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min. 59 sec.¹


    (L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour²


    (Star Time-Lapse Movie) up to 128 sec

FILE TYPES

  • Still Image Type

    JPEG compression (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF ver. 1.1 compliant), RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), RAW+JPEG

  • Movies

    MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]


    iFrame

DIRECT PRINT

  • Canon Printers

    Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge

  • PictBridge

    Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN)

OTHER FEATURES

  • GPS

    GPS via Mobile (linked to a compatible smartphone)

  • Red-Eye Correction

    Yes, during shooting and playback

  • My Camera / My Menu

    My Menu customisation available

  • Intelligent Orientation Sensor

    Yes

  • Histogram

    Yes, live histogram

  • Playback zoom

    Yes, enabled in 10 steps

  • Self Timer

    Approx. 2 or 10 sec., Custom

  • Menu Languages

    English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew

INTERFACE

  • Computer

    Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) DIGITAL connector

  • Other

    HDMI Micro Connector

  • Computer/Other

    Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), with Dynamic NFC support¹

MEMORY CARD

  • Type

    SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible)

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM

  • PC & Macintosh

    Windows 10 / 8 / 8.1 / 7 SP1¹


    Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10


    For Wi-Fi connection to a PC:


    Windows 10 / 8 / 8.1 / 7 SP1


    Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10


    For Image Transfer Utility:


    Windows 10 / 8 / 8.1 / 7 SP1


    Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10

SOFTWARE

  • Other

    CameraWindow DC


    Map Utility


    Image Transfer Utility


    Camera Connect available on iOS and Android devices

  • Image Manipulation

    Digital Photo Professional for RAW development

POWER SOURCE

  • Batteries

    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L (battery and charger supplied)

  • Battery life

    Approx. 220 shots


    Eco mode approx. 335 shots


    Approx. 300 min. playback

  • A/C Power Supply

    Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110


    Charging via USB available with Compact Power Adaptor CA-DC30E¹

ACCESSORIES

  • Cases / Straps

    Soft Case DCC-1890


    PowerShot Accessory Organizer

  • Flash

    Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2

  • Power Supply & Battery Chargers

    AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110, Compact Power Adaptor CA-DC30E, Battery Charger CB-2LHE

  • Other

    Interface cable IFC-600PCU

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Operating Environment

    0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    98.0 x 57.9 x 30.8 mm

  • Weight

    Approx. 209 g (including battery and memory card)

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.

Subject to change without notice.

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.

Subject to change without notice.

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.

Subject to change without notice.

  1. ¹ Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.

  2. ¹ Depending on the image size selected.

  3. ¹ Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.

  4. ¹ Some settings limit availability.

  5. ¹ Auto ND Filter not avaliable in Movie Mode.

  6. ¹ ISO sensitivity denotes Recommended Exposure Index

  7. ¹ Under conditions where the flash does not fire.


    ² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.


    ³ Sustained continuous shooting function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject.

  8. ¹ The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above.


    ² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.

  9. ¹ Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region. For more information visit www.canon-europe.com/wirelesscompacts.

  10. ¹ Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in Windows 10 Desktop Mode only

  11. ¹ Charging via USB requires Interface Cable IFC-600PCU (Sold seperately) or similar cable with USB Micro-B to USB type-A connectors

  12. ¹ Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.

  13. ¹ Depending on the image size selected.

  14. ¹ Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.

  15. ¹ Some settings limit availability.

  16. ¹ Auto ND Filter not avaliable in Movie Mode.

  17. ¹ ISO sensitivity denotes Recommended Exposure Index

  18. ¹ Under conditions where the flash does not fire.


    ² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.


    ³ Sustained continuous shooting function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject.

  19. ¹ The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above.


    ² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.

  20. ¹ Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region. For more information visit www.canon-europe.com/wirelesscompacts.

  21. ¹ Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in Windows 10 Desktop Mode only

  22. ¹ Charging via USB requires Interface Cable IFC-600PCU (Sold seperately) or similar cable with USB Micro-B to USB type-A connectors

  23. ¹ Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.

  24. ¹ Depending on the image size selected.

  25. ¹ Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.

  26. ¹ Some settings limit availability.

  27. ¹ Auto ND Filter not avaliable in Movie Mode.

  28. ¹ ISO sensitivity denotes Recommended Exposure Index

  29. ¹ Under conditions where the flash does not fire.


    ² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.


    ³ Sustained continuous shooting function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject.

  30. ¹ The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above.


    ² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.

  31. ¹ Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region. For more information visit www.canon-europe.com/wirelesscompacts.

  32. ¹ Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in Windows 10 Desktop Mode only

  33. ¹ Charging via USB requires Interface Cable IFC-600PCU (Sold seperately) or similar cable with USB Micro-B to USB type-A connectors