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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 46 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 8256 x 5504
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 47 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 64-25600 (expands to 32-102400)
IMAGE White balance presets: 14
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe or flash sync port)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 9.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes (2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1840
Summary
The D850 maximum resolution of 8256 x 5504 pixels (46 megapixels) is better than the PowerShot G9 X Mark II maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The D850 is produced with bigger sensor than the PowerShot G9 X Mark II: Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) versus 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is very significant specification of this camera as big sensor allows the photographer to produce photos of the higher quality. The D850 has a wider ISO range of 64-25600 in compare with 125-12800 ISO range of the PowerShot G9 X Mark II. Such ISO range allow the photographer to produce better photos in dim light conditions. The D850 provides more presets of white balance - 14. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour.
The D850 is produced with tilting LCD which will allow the photographer to capture pictures from any interesting perspective. The D850 display is better as it has more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 1,040,000 dots of the PowerShot G9 X Mark II display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera.
The PowerShot G9 X Mark II is produced with built-in flash. The D850 supports external flash. An external flash provides great control over the exposure and lighting of the object in dim light or in bright light conditions when the photographer needs to fill-flash. The D850 battery life is better than the PowerShot G9 X Mark II battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to capture 1840 photos with the D850 and only 235 with the PowerShot G9 X Mark II. The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II weighs 206g that is 799g less than the weight of the D850.
Considering the above differences the Nikon D850 is the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon