• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 210.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon G9 advantages over Canon 350 HS

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.90 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.6
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 185 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Canon 350 HS advantages over Canon G9

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
    300 mm vs 210 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 42 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    9 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    147g vs 364g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.6 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm T550

Canon G9
Fujifilm T550
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon G9 vs Fujifilm T550

Canon 350 HS
Fujifilm T550
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Fujifilm T550

Compared to Nikon S5300

Canon G9
Nikon S5300
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon G9 vs Nikon S5300

Canon 350 HS
Nikon S5300
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Nikon S5300

Compared to Canon 340 HS

Canon G9
Canon 340 HS
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon G9 vs Canon 340 HS

Canon 350 HS
Canon 340 HS
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 340 HS

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Canon G9
Canon 170 IS
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon G9 vs Canon 170 IS

Canon 350 HS
Canon 170 IS
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 170 IS

Compared to Canon 360 HS

Canon G9
Canon 360 HS
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $346
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon G9 vs Canon 360 HS

Canon 350 HS
Canon 360 HS
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $346
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 360 HS

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