• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 210.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 13.5 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon G9 advantages over Nikon P6000

  • Fast startup
    ~1.50 vs 3.0 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    210 mm vs 112 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Higher effective ISO
    146 vs 129 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.1 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon P6000 advantages over Canon G9

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Lighter weight
    270g vs 364g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Ricoh GX200

Canon G9
Ricoh GX200
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compare Canon G9 vs Ricoh GX200

Nikon P6000
Ricoh GX200
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon P6000 vs Ricoh GX200

Compared to Canon G10

Canon G9
Canon G10
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon G9 vs Canon G10

Nikon P6000
Canon G10
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Lighter weight
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon P6000 vs Canon G10

Compared to Canon G11

Canon G9
Canon G11
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon G9 vs Canon G11

Nikon P6000
Canon G11
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon P6000 vs Canon G11

Compared to Nikon P7000

Canon G9
Nikon P7000
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon G9 vs Nikon P7000

Nikon P6000
Nikon P7000
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon P6000 vs Nikon P7000

Compared to Nikon P7100

Canon G9
Nikon P7100
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More pixels
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon G9 vs Nikon P7100

Nikon P6000
Nikon P7100
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Lighter weight
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon P6000 vs Nikon P7100

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