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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon G7
G7 vs G9 |
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| Successor: |
Canon G10
G9 vs G10 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | G9 | S640 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $499.99 | $249.95 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | 2007-10-30 | 2009-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
12.8 oz
(364 g)
includes batteries |
3.9 oz (110 g) |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.8 x
1.7 in. (106 x 72 x 43 mm) |
3.6 x
2.2 x
0.8 in. (91 x 55 x 21 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | 1/2.33 inch |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.90 microns | 1.53 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | 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) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW CR2 | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.1 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1024x768 (15)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) 160x120 (15) |
640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | ||
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens, 9 elements in 7 groups (including 1 aspherical element) | Nikkor lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 210mm | 28 - 140mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 7.4 - 44.4mm | 5 - 25mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 6.00x | 5.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) / f/4.8 (T) - f/8 | f/2.7 (wide) / f/6.6 (tele) - ??? |
| Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
2 cm to Infinity 0.8 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect; 9-point AIAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZone | Contrast Detection with Face-Priority AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | 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 (100 - 1600) 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom | |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2500 - 15 sec | |
| Bulb Mode: | No | 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 | No |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Snapshot, Sports, Indoor,Kids & Pets, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Underwater,Stitch Assist | 16 Scene Modes |
| Self Timer: | 1 - 30 seconds | |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off, Slow-sync (second-curtain sync not available) | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | 9.8 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to Auto | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/500 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW CR2 | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 45.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | No | |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | DC Input | 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 | 270 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-2LH | Proprietary EN-EL12 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Canon software suite | Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, RAW mode, Hot Shoe. | Optical VR Image Stabilization, Motion Detection, Best Shot Selector (BSS), Smart Portrait System. Available in Calm Black, Velour Red, Precious Pink, and Pearl White. |
