Olympus Stylus 1 vs Canon G9X

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Olympus Stylus 1 vs Canon G9X

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Succeeded by the Olympus Stylus 1s
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Differences

Olympus Stylus 1 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
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
More telephoto lens reach
300 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away
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

410 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.1 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon G9X advantages over Olympus Stylus 1

Larger sensor
1 inch vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 2.41 vs 1.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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 Stylus 1 test data on DxO Mark

495 vs 179 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
30 mm vs 56 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
206g vs 404g
Lighter weight
More pixels
20.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 32 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Both provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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
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

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Review Excerpt

High-quality constant aperture 10.7x zoom lens with excellent performance; Very affordable for what it delivers; Ergonomically sound with a solid, professional feel; Highly customizable; Fast overall performance; Built-in EVF and tilting touchscreen LCD; Automatic lens cap.
Smaller sensor size than 1-inch and Micro Four Thirds models mean far lower image quality as ISO tops 800; 28mm eq. is not as wide as some competitors and not overly suited for landscape photography.
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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
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P7000

Olympus Stylus 1

Nikon P7000

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$400
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

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Canon G9X

Nikon P7000

$369
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$400
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Nikon P7100

Olympus Stylus 1

Nikon P7100

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$500
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

Compare Olympus Stylus 1 vs Nikon P7100

Canon G9X

Nikon P7100

$369
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Canon S110

Olympus Stylus 1

Canon S110

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus Stylus 1 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

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Compared to Olympus Stylus 1s

Olympus Stylus 1

Olympus Stylus 1s

$449
1/1.7 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

$549
1/1.7 inch

Compare Olympus Stylus 1 vs Olympus Stylus 1s

Canon G9X

Olympus Stylus 1s

$369
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$549
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon G9X vs Olympus Stylus 1s

Compared to Canon G9X Mark II

Olympus Stylus 1

Canon G9X Mark II

$449
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$449
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus Stylus 1 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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