The PowerShot G9 X Mark II is a pocketable camera that packs a 1"-type sensor and 28-84mm equivalent F2.0-4.9 lens. On the surface it offers good build quality, a broad feature set, an intuitive touch-based interface and excellent connectivity. However, its lens is very soft, which greatly affects image quality, and battery life is poor.

Everyday point-and-shoot photography;

Sports and action, portraiture, long excursions.;

We finally found the perfect camera for the casual photographer

With a smartphone in every pocket, the point-and-shoot category of digital cameras has mostly disappeared. Fortunately, there are still some compact cameras - like the 20-megapixel Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II ($430) - that are small enough to carry anywhere but also have lots of bells and whistles...

Slim; pocket size design; Responsive touch screen; Good image quality; RAW shooting and in-camera conversion; Speedy continuous shooting; Easy image transfer to mobile devices

No viewfinder; Modest battery life; No 4K video

With smartphones becoming the camera of choice for everyday photos, it's hard not to wonder what will happen to compact shooters that were once the versatile tools for so many things.

Standard point-and-shoot cameras have largely been replaced by today's smartphones, but camera companies have adapted to changing times by making their products more advanced to find new ways for them to be relevant.

Compact and well built; Good wireless sharing integration; Decent ISO performance; Touchscreen works well

Average battery life; Minor focus hunting issues; Only a minor improvement over the G9 X

Part of Canon's newest line-up of compact cameras, the G9X MkII boasts a very compact build, packing in a 1in sensor capable of capturing 20.1MP stills or 1080p 60fps Full HD video… The lens only offers a 3x optical zoom (considerably less than the two opposite), with a 35mm equivalent length of...

When the iPhone 7 first hit the market, the powerful built in camera lead reviewers to pose a question: "Do we even need dedicated cameras anymore?" In some ways, there is a bit of truth to the sentiment.

A lightweight camera that comes with an excellent Image Processor and is affordable.

Lightweight; 14 fun effects to shoot with

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An ultra-compact camera packing a relatively large 1-inch sensor - it's a compelling combination...

Miniature size; Good image quality from relatively large sensor; Great selection of serious photographic controls; Well priced compared to rivals

Fixed screen - does not tilt; No electronic viewfinder; No 4K video; Not necessarily better than a phone