Links
| Model Name | Canon PowerShot G9 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer URL | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor | Canon G7 |
| Successor | Canon G10 |
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 |
Power
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View) | 240 shots |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Lens & Optics
| Digital Zoom Values | Up to 4x |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Image Sensor
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | No |
|---|---|
| DxO Sensor Score | 35 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits) | 18.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs) | 10.1 |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso) | 146 |
| Effective Megapixels | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format | 1/1.7 inch |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 1.90 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | No |
Image Storage
| Usable Memory Types | SD / SDHC |
|---|---|
| Dual Card Slots | No |
| RAW Capture Support | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format | RAW CR2 |
| Included Memory | No memory included |
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 |
General
| Size | 4.2 x 2.8 x 1.7 in. (106 x 72 x 43 mm) |
|---|---|
| Waterproof | No |
| Waterproof Depth | n/a |
| Model Number | G9 |
| Camera Format | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured | No |
| Retail Price | $499.99 |
| Date Available | 2007-10-30 |
| Tripod Mount | Yes |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Real-image optical zoom |
| Focus Peaking | No |
| EVF Resolution | n/a |
Exposure
| 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 |
| High Resolution Composite | No |
| 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 |
Video Capture
| Can take movies | Yes |
|---|---|
| Movie Resolution | 1024x768 (15) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) 160x120 (15) |
| Movie File Format | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Movie File Format | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video | Yes |
Flash
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| 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 |
Performance Timing
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution) | 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Flash cycle time, full power | 5.4 seconds |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution) | Unlimited |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid) | 0.57 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele) | 0.69 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus) | 0.580 seconds |
| 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 |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused) | 0.088 seconds |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames) | Unlimited |
| Startup Time | 1.5 seconds |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| Play -> Record Time | 1.5 seconds |
Software
| Included Software | Canon software suite |
|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | Windows, Mac OS |
Display
| 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 |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | Yes |
| Rear Display | Yes |
Connectivity
| 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 |
| Connections (extended) | DC Input |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | No |
| NFC | No |
Miscellaneous
| Notes & Features | Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, RAW mode, Hot Shoe. |
|---|
Basic
| Sensor size | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12.8 oz (364 g) includes batteries |