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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Canon G7
G7 vs G9
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Successor: |
Canon G10
G9 vs G10
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Model Number: |
G9 |
S12 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.99 |
$279.95 |
Street Price: |
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Date Available: |
2007-10-30 |
2008-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
No |
Weight: |
12.8 oz
(364 g)
includes batteries
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4.6 oz
(130 g)
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Size: |
4.2 x
2.8 x
1.7 in.
(106 x
72 x
43 mm)
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3.6 x
2.2 x
0.9 in.
(91 x
56 x
23 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
12.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.90 microns |
1.90 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
35 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
18.8 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.1 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
146 |
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Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW CR2 |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.1 |
n/a |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1024x768 (15)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
160x120 (15)
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640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
AVI (DivX MPEG-4) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
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HD Video Connection: |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens, 9 elements in 7 groups (including 1 aspherical element) |
smc PENTAX Zoom Lens (7 elements in 5 groups) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
35 -
210mm
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37 -
111mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
7.4 -
44.4mm
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7.9 -
23.7mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
6.00x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (W) / f/4.8 (T) - f/8 |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.4 (tele) - f/??? |
Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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35 cm to Infinity
13.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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6 -
40 cm
2.4 -
15.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 6x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect; 9-point AIAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZone |
Contrast Detection; 5 point AF, spot, tracking, and face recognition autofocus modes available |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Real-image optical zoom |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
2.5 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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232,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
8.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene mode |
Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200 available in Digital SR mode |
Auto ISO Mode: |
No |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2500 - 15 sec |
1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center or linked to active AF point), Face Detect AE |
TTL Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter |
Program Auto Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Snapshot, Sports, Indoor,Kids & Pets, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Underwater,Stitch Assist |
Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Half Length Portrait (3M), Kids, Digital SR (5M), Sport, Surf & Snow, Pet, Text, Food, Frame Composite (3M), Dynamic Range Adjustment (auto and manual adjustments) |
Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, On, Off, Slow-sync (second-curtain sync not available) |
On, Off, Auto, Red-eye, Soft flash |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
9.8 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to Auto |
Approx 22’ (wide, auto ISO), 11’ (tele, auto ISO) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/500 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW CR2 |
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
AVI (DivX MPEG-4) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
21.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
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Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
DC Input |
DC Input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.12 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
2.79 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.1 |
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Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.57 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.69 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.580 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.088 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.5 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
1.5 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.4 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
240 shots |
270 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-2LH |
Proprietary D-LI68 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Canon software suite |
TBA |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
TBA |
Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, RAW mode, Hot Shoe. |
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