• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 210.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon G9 advantages over Fujifilm F900EXR

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2 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 1.39 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm F900EXR advantages over Canon G9

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • 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
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 210 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    11 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    232g vs 364g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k 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
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
  • 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

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm F600EXR

Canon G9
Fujifilm F600EXR
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm F600EXR
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Fujifilm F750EXR

Canon G9
Fujifilm F750EXR
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $287
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm F750EXR
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $287
  • 1/2 inch

Compared to Fujifilm F770EXR

Canon G9
Fujifilm F770EXR
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $253
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm F770EXR
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $253
  • 1/2 inch

Compared to Fujifilm F800EXR

Canon G9
Fujifilm F800EXR
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm F800EXR
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch

Compared to Fujifilm F850EXR

Canon G9
Fujifilm F850EXR
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm F850EXR
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
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