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Verdict
While there's now a decent selection of premium 1.0-inch sensor compact cameras to choose from, the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II sets itself apart thanks to its dinky proportions.
The highly pocketable dimensions do mean there are sacrifices to be made, with the PowerShot G9 X Mark II featuring a relatively short focal length zoom lens and limited exterior controls, with the touchscreen interface possibly not to everyone's taste.
However, if you're looking for a neat compact camera that can produce vastly superior images to your smartphone, and has decent connectivity options and simple-to-use controls, the PowerShot G9 X Mark II is an excellent choice.
Competition
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
The big brother to the PowerShot G9 X Mark II, the G7 X Mark II sports the same sensor and image processor, but offers a few extras. The lens is longer and faster (24-100mm and f/1.8-2.8), while there's a flip-out screen and more body-mounted controls.
Read the full review: Canon PowerShot G7 Mark II
Panasonic Lumix ZS100 / TZ100
The Lumix ZS100 (known as the TZ100 outside the US) features a much longer 25-250mm lens that places it firmly in superzoom compact territory, and matches the PowerShot G9 X Mark II with a 20.1MP 1.0-inch sensor. There's also 4K video recording and a built-in electronic viewfinder to recommend it.
Read the full review: Panasonic Lumix ZS100 / TZ100
Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III
Sony’s massively popular RX100 line is now on its fifth iteration, but the Mark III is still and highly capable camera and still available in the Sony line-up. The G9 X Mark II has the advantage of a touchscreen, but the RX100 III boasts an excellent built-in electronic viewfinder and an integrated ND filter, together with 16fps burst shooting and 4K video capture.
Read the full review: Sony RX100 Mark III
