Canon G9 Specifications

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Model Name:	Canon PowerShot G9
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon G7 G7 vs G9
Successor:	Canon G10 G9 vs G10
General
Model Number:	G9
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$499.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2007-10-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	12.8 oz (364 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.2 x 2.8 x 1.7 in. (106 x 72 x 43 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	12.1
Sensor Format:	1/1.7 inch
Sensor size:	43.32mm² (7.6mm x 5.7mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.90 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	35
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	18.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	146
Image Capture
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)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW CR2
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1024x768 (15) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) 160x120 (15)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens, 9 elements in 7 groups (including 1 aspherical element)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	35 - 210mm
Focal Length (actual):	7.4 - 44.4mm
Zoom Ratio:	6.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (W) / f/4.8 (T) - f/8
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect; 9-point AIAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZone
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Real-image optical zoom
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene mode
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2500 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center or linked to active AF point), Face Detect AE
Program Auto Exposure:	No
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Snapshot, Sports, Indoor,Kids & Pets, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Underwater,Stitch Assist
Self Timer:	1 - 30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, On, Off, Slow-sync (second-curtain sync not available)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	9.8 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to Auto
Max Flash Sync:	1/500
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW CR2
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	DC Input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	2.12
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	2.79
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.57 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.69 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.580 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.088 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	5.4 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	240 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-2LH
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Canon software suite
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, RAW mode, Hot Shoe.