Nikon V2 vs Canon G9X

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Nikon V2 vs Canon G9X

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1 inch 116.2mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 160 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Nikon V2 Review.
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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 84.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G9X Review.
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Compare Canon G9X image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G9X conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon V3
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Succeeded by the Canon G9X Mark II
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Differences

Nikon V2 advantages over Canon G9X

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 2.86 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

310 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.07 vs 0.29 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
60.6 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
40 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
58.8 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G9X advantages over Nikon V2

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
G9X test data on DxO Mark V2 test data on DxO Mark

495 vs 403 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
G9X test data on DxO Mark V2 test data on DxO Mark

12.3 vs 10.8 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
30 mm vs 45 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More pixels
20.2 vs 14.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 40 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Nikon V2.
Read our Nikon V2 Initial Test

Smallest 1-inch sensor camera available; Slips in a pants pocket almost unnoticed; Bright lens at wide-angle; Great image quality; Swift 6.5 fps JPEG burst shooting; Intuitive touch-screen control; In-camera Wi-Fi gets images onto your phone easily
Limited 3x zoom range; Tighter wide-angle than competitors; JPEG buffer limited to 10 frames; very slow bracketing / raw burst shooting; Touch-screen menus take lots of tapping; Poor battery life
Read our Canon G9X Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon V1

Nikon V2

Nikon V1

$500
1 inch

Higher effective ISO
On-sensor phase detect

$900
1 inch

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Nikon V2 vs Nikon V1

Canon G9X

Nikon V1

$369
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$900
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G9X vs Nikon V1

Compared to Canon S110

Nikon V2

Canon S110

$500
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon V2 vs Canon S110

Canon G9X

Canon S110

$369
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$249
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon G9X vs Canon S110

Compared to Nikon AW1

Nikon V2

Nikon AW1

$500
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

$797
1 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon V2 vs Nikon AW1

Canon G9X

Nikon AW1

$369
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$797
1 inch

Waterproof
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G9X vs Nikon AW1

Compared to Nikon V3

Nikon V2

Nikon V3

$500
1 inch

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

$1197
1 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon V2 vs Nikon V3

Canon G9X

Nikon V3

$369
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G9X vs Nikon V3

Compared to Canon G9X Mark II

Nikon V2

Canon G9X Mark II

$500
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon V2 vs Canon G9X Mark II

Canon G9X

Canon G9X Mark II

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

$449
1 inch

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

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