DPReview completes it's G9X Mark II review

DPReview has completed it's review of the G9X Mark II.

While I think they raise some good points, I think they forget half way through the review on just how small the G9X Mark II, and how that affected engineering compromises.  People would buy the G9X Mark II over the G7X Mark II because of the far slimmer size profile of the G9X Mark II.

As compared to the RX100 original, again, it's smaller and much slimmer than the original RX100, questioning again, how it gives it a real run for it's money.

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is 4% (3.6 mm) wider and 0% (0.2 mm) taller than Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II.
• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is 15% (4.6 mm) thicker than Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II.
• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 [240 g] weights 17% (34 grams) more than Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II [206 g]

For that, you get a slightly more compromised lens, slower shooting capability and less enthusiast direct controls.

Their comments;

The PowerShot G9 X Mark II is the second generation of Canon's entry-level 1"-sensor compact camera, and the company has made some nice improvements over the original mode. Burst shooting and buffer size are much better, the UI is a bit snappier and battery life has improved a bit. Bluetooth has also been added for even easier photo sharing and remote capture. The G9 X II is designed for beginners and smartphone upgraders, with its almost entirely touch-based interface and few physical buttons.

While there are many cameras using 1"-type sensors these days, the G9 X II's main competitor in terms of both size and price is the Sony RX100 which, despite being over five years old, gives the Canon a run for its money, especially in terms of lens quality.

Read the review here