Canon's slim pocket compact with 1-inch sensor, a minimalist design without EVF.
The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II was released in January 2017 as the compact 1-inch sensor G-series premium compact, prioritising pocketable size over viewfinder — unlike the G5 X which includes a built-in EVF. The 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS sensor with a 3x zoom covering 28-84mm f/2.0-4.9 equivalent provides a practical wide-to-portrait range. At 206g it fits in a jacket pocket. Bluetooth connectivity enables continuous connection to a smartphone for wireless image transfer and remote operation.
The 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS sensor pairs with the DIGIC 7 processor. The 3x optical zoom covers 28-84mm equivalent at f/2.0-4.9. Touch AF and a touchscreen LCD enable tap-to-focus shooting. There is no built-in EVF — composition is via the rear touchscreen only. Bluetooth provides a persistent wireless link for background image transfer without manual Wi-Fi connection. Battery life approximately 235 shots using the NB-13L, body weight approximately 206g with battery and card, single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot.
The G9 X Mark II's practical case is the 1-inch sensor image quality tier in a genuinely pocketable body. The 28mm wide end provides slightly wider coverage than the 28mm compact standard for environmental framing, and the f/2.0 maximum at 28mm enables reasonable available-light and subject-separation photography. Bluetooth persistent connection distinguishes it from cameras requiring manual Wi-Fi activation for each transfer. No EVF is the primary limitation for bright outdoor shooting.
On the used market the G9 X Mark II is affordable as a compact 1-inch premium compact. Condition checks: 3x zoom mechanism and lens barrel for any play, NB-13L battery health — shared with the G7 X II, G9 X original — and screen for marks. The Sony RX100 series provides strong competition at similar prices. Fixed lens; no interchangeable mount.