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Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Nikon Coolpix A1000

    3.86 in
    2.28 in
    Canon PowerShot G9 X Digital Camera
    Canon PowerShot G9 X
      4.5 in
      2.82 in
      Nikon Coolpix A1000 Digital Camera
      Nikon Coolpix A1000
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      29
      4.0 out of 5
      18 user ratings
      5 stars
      		27 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		5 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      12
      3.4 out of 5
      8 user ratings
      5 stars
      		12 %
      4 stars
      		37 %
      3 stars
      		50 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      36
      4.1 out of 5
      36 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		44 %
      3 stars
      		22 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      48
      4.2 out of 5
      48 user ratings
      5 stars
      		43 %
      4 stars
      		31 %
      3 stars
      		22 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS

      Image

      Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
      ISO
      • 125
      • 160
      • 200
      • 250
      • 320
      • 400
      • 500
      • 640
      • 800
      • 1000
      • 1250
      • 1600
      • 2000
      • 2500
      • 3200
      • 4000
      • 5000
      • 6400
      • 12800
      • 100
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 6400
      ISO minimum125100
      ISO maximum128006400
      Maximum image resolution5472 x 3648 px4608 x 3456 px
      Supported image file formats
      • JPG
      • RAW
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 1:1
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 1:1
      • 3:2
      • 16:9

      Optics and focus

      Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
      Optical zoom3.0 x35.0 x
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
      Autofocus
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Servo Auto Focus
      • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
      • Face detection
      • Tracking Auto Focus

      Screen and viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
      ViewfinderNoneElectronic

      Photography features

      Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
      Self-timer delay
      • 2
      • 10
      • 3
      • 5
      • 10
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Flash OFF
      • Flash ON
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Second-curtain Sync
      • Slow Sync
      		Auto

      Videography features

      Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD
      Supported video file formats
      • AVC
      • H.264
      • MP4
      • MPEG-4
      • H.264
      • MP4
      • MPEG-4

      Audio features

      Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Supported audio file formatsLC-AACAAC

      Design

      Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Brown,Silver
      • Black
      • Black,Silver

      Dimensions

      Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
      Weight6.53 oz11.64 oz
      Width3.86 in4.5 in
      Height2.28 in2.82 in
      Depth1.21 in1.59 in

      Storage

      Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Camera file system
      • DCF 2.0
      • Exif 2.3
      • DCF
      • Exif 2.31

      Power

      Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
      Power source typeBatteryBattery
      Battery life (CIPA)220250
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery recharge time5.0 h2.5 h

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
      Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI connector typeMicroMicro
      USB connector typeMicro-USB BMicro-USB
      USB version2.02.0
      Supported WiFi types
      • IEEE 802.11b
      • IEEE 802.11g
      • IEEE 802.11n
      • IEEE 802.11b
      • IEEE 802.11g
      PictBridgeyesyes
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
      Bluetoothnoyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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