Canon PowerShot G9 Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon PowerShot G9 is a 12MP 1/1.7 inch compact camera — known for its 12MP 1/1.7-Inch Sensor and Canon Hot Shoe. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon PowerShot G9 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Canon PowerShot G9
Key Features — Canon PowerShot G9
12MP 1/1.7-Inch Sensor: Larger-than-average compact sensor paired with Canon's DIGIC III processor delivers solid image quality and detail for a point-and-shoot.
Canon Hot Shoe: Full-size hot shoe accepts external flashes and accessories, a capability rarely found on compact cameras in this class.
Built-In Pop-Up Flash: Integrated flash handles everyday low-light situations while the hot shoe allows expansion to more powerful off-camera units.
Optical Image Stabilization: Lens-based OIS reduces camera shake during handheld shooting without the resolution penalty of digital stabilization.
Optical Viewfinder + LCD: A 3.0-inch LCD and a separate optical viewfinder offer two composing options, a combination increasingly uncommon in modern compacts.
9-Point Contrast AF: 9-point contrast detection system with face detection AF covers common shooting scenarios with reliable subject acquisition.
Camera Specifications — Canon PowerShot G9
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/1.7 inch |
| Resolution | 12MP |
| Processor | DIGIC III |
| ISO Range | 80 – 1600 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Face Detection AF |
| AF Points | 9 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 4000x3000 |
| Burst Rate | 1.1 fps |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
| Video Color Profiles | Standard |
Description — Canon PowerShot G9
The Canon PowerShot G9 is a 12MP point-and-shoot compact built around a 1/1.7-inch sensor and driven by Canon's DIGIC III image processor. It covers an ISO range of 80 to 1600 and offers Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) to help keep shots sharp in lower light or at longer focal lengths. The autofocus system relies on contrast detection with 9 focus points and face detection AF for reliable subject acquisition in everyday shooting.
Composing your shot is flexible thanks to a 3.0-inch fixed LCD at 230,000 dots alongside a dedicated optical viewfinder. Flash versatility goes beyond most compacts — a built-in pop-up flash is backed by a standard ISO hot shoe for external flash compatibility. The body measures 106.4 x 71.9 x 42.5 mm, weighs 320g, and uses metal and plastic construction.
Storage runs on SD and SDHC cards. The Canon NB-2LH battery is rated at approximately 240 shots per charge, and video capture tops out at 30fps.
Pros — Canon PowerShot G9
- ✓Standard ISO hot shoe enables off-camera flash use — rare for a compact, supported by the built-in pop-up flash plus 'Standard ISO' hot shoe
- ✓Optical image stabilization (OIS) helps reduce camera shake without a digital crop penalty
- ✓9-point contrast detection AF with face detection covers the core autofocus needs for a compact shooter
Cons — Canon PowerShot G9
- ✗No weather sealing — bodyDesign.weatherSealing is explicitly listed as 'None'
- ✗Fixed LCD at 230,000 dots offers limited resolution compared to later compact displays, with no articulation
- ✗Burst shooting tops out at just 1.1fps, limiting fast-action capture
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