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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe or wireless)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentamirror)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1200
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 8.2 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes (star time-lapse)
Summary
The D3400 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The D3400 has bigger sensor than the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). This is very significant advantage of this camera because big sensor lets the camera owner to produce photos of the better quality. The D3400 offers a wider ISO range of 100-25600 in compare with 125-12800 ISO range of the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. Such ISO range let the camera owner to produce good quality photos in more difficult situations. The D3400 has more presets of white balance - 12. This specification gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II provides better 4x digital zoom.
The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II screen is better as it offers more screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the D3400 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II has a touch screen. The D3400 offers better fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 second.
The D3400 supports external flash. An external flash provides great control over the exposure and lighting of the object in low light or in bright light situations when the camera owner needs to fill-flash. The D3400 battery life is better than the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to take 1200 shots with the D3400 and only 235 with the PowerShot G9 X Mark II. The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II weighs 206g that is 189g lighter in comparison with the weight of the D3400.
The D3400 has 11 advantages and the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II only 7 so the D3400 becomes the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon