Nikon Coolpix A vs Canon G9X

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Nikon Coolpix A vs Canon G9X

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon Coolpix A Review.
See real-world photos taken with the Coolpix A.

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 84.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

Succeeded by the Canon G9X Mark II
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Differences

Nikon Coolpix A advantages over Canon G9X

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.79 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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.
Coolpix A test data on DxO Mark G9X test data on DxO Mark

1,164 vs 495 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.
Coolpix A test data on DxO Mark G9X test data on DxO Mark

13.8 vs 12.3 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
4.1 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon G9X advantages over Nikon Coolpix A

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
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
84 mm vs 28 mm
Capture objects farther away
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
30 mm vs 40 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
206g vs 298g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.29 vs 0.58 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
6.5 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 17 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Solid alloy body with true twin-dial design; Smaller, lighter, and cheaper than most direct competitors; Excellent image quality, even when compared to interchangeable-lens cameras; Numerous accessories expand upon its capabilities.
Fixed prime lens is not for everybody; Ergonomics could be better; Performance is spotty; Built-in flash is rather weak; Battery life is quite modest.
Read our Nikon Coolpix A Review

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 Leica X2

Nikon Coolpix A

Leica X2

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Leica X2

Canon G9X

Leica X2

$369
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G9X vs Leica X2

Compared to Canon S110

Nikon Coolpix A

Canon S110

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon Coolpix A 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 Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Nikon Coolpix A

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G9X

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$369
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G9X vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70

$1097
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Fujifilm X70

Canon G9X

Fujifilm X70

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G9X vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Canon G9X Mark II

Nikon Coolpix A

Canon G9X Mark II

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon Coolpix A 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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