Canon has just brought to the fore several new features in the CES edition being held in Las Vegas, which could be a great addition to the history of photography. Among these new features is its new Power Shot saga, the power Shot G9 X Mark II, which comes with moderate but interesting features.

Like its predecessor, the Canon power Shot G9 X, we speak of a compact camera with an aluminum construction and downright good design for the price range in which it is. This camera can be perfect for those users who want to take a step above the camera of their mobile phone and get a compact quality equipment without exceeding the price. For the any types of photography this camera would be a great choice. You can check here to lear about nature photography tips. by the way.

Construction and design

The camera has a compact and firm design with a weight and dimensions perfect to carry in a simple pocket. We speak of 98.0 x 57.9 x 31.3 mm and approximately 206 grams of weight - including battery and card. Like many other compact ones, it lacks a viewfinder, but the LCD touch screen that it owns provides a complete control with access to all the necessary adjustments.

These settings can also be controlled by the lens control ring, which incidentally is focal equivalent 28-84mm f / 2.0-f / 4.9 in 35mm format with 3x optical zoom.

Burst shooting up to 8.2 fps

In the entrails of this small compact, we will find a CMOS backlit sensor of 20.1 megapixels and 1 inch in size accompanied by a Canon DIGIC 7 image processor. Completing this sensor, the G9 X Mark II offers a shooting fade of 8.2 fps that together with an autofocus speed of 0.14 seconds guarantees not to lose even a single shot opportunity.

Power shot G9 X Mark II Bk Flash Down

The CMOS sensor of this compact reduces the noise considerably and also improves the dynamic range so that we do not lose functionality in any light conditions. In addition, the f / 2.0 lens is capable of capturing more light, which allows us to perform at lower ISO sensitivities or faster shutter speeds.

Price, availability and other features

As in the previous model, Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity are maintained so you can transfer photos directly to other devices simply and intuitively, through the Canon Connect Station application. At the moment, has not confirmed the exact date of departure of this new compact and as far as the price is more than likely to be maintained as in previous models around $400 or $500.

The lightweight power Shot SX720 HS is designed for an enthusiastic and enthusiastic user looking for, above all, comfort and versatility, something that can be found in Canon's new proposal.

Canon power Shot SX720 HS, technical specifications:

Sensor: Backlit CMOS type 1 / 2.3, 6.1mm X 4.6mm

Resolution: 20.3 Megapixels

Processor: DIGIC 6

ISO: 80-3200

LCD Monitor: TFT 7.5 "(3.0"), approx. 922,000 points.

Video: (Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 59.94 / 29.97 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 29.97 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 fps

Shoot in bursts: Approx. 5.9 ips. With AF: approx. 4.6 ips, with Live View Live View: approx. 4,6 ips

Zoom: 40X

Design and ergonomics

In spite of its fragile aspect, we are before a camera much more robust than it seems at first sight. Its body is mostly made of metal and the grip is larger than in the previous model and, therefore, it increases its ergonomics both for the most obvious purpose, that of the fastening and for that of granting greater stability when the great Zoom that offers this model update.

Buttons, dials, and display.

The multifunction rear ring, with which we can select the speed or the diaphragm or pass the photos is very aesthetic but perhaps very narrow. The top is very clear, only three small elements on the right and a retractable flash that hides under a small lid on the left.

Image quality

After analyzing the images, we can say that the power Shot SX720 has a very reliable color reproduction, the exposure meter is quite reliable and the exposure when we give the control of the camera to the different automatisms works very correctly.

Those looking for a good coverage of the focal length will be delighted with the proposal of this model if we speak of a camera of 35 mm. Would range from 24 mm. At 960 mm. With an aperture of f / 3.3 in its most angular option and that is closing as we zoom up to an f / 6.9.

It is capable of focusing motifs at only 1 cm. Away from the lens, but the photographer should pay close attention to the light as both the flash layout and the lens design will not help in this type of photos.

We do not observe halos or considerable chromatic aberrations, we must not forget that it is not a photograph with a professional purpose or whose photos are going to have a commercial destination, so it is possible that in areas of very high contrast some kind of chromatic aberration.

The low distortion of the lens is very noticeable, something that is surprising considering the long reach of the zoom.

We observe a clear loss of definition of the objective when the optical zoom stops and we use the digital one, a mark on the zoom bar of the viewfinder warns us of the passage from one to another.

Zoom Examples

In all the cameras, the level of detail of the image is inversely proportional to the ISO that we use, thus, to greater ISO smaller detail and vice versa. What we did not like very much is that from ISO 400 noise levels are so high that it is preferable to avoid, as far as possible, values above ISO 800.

Video

Although they say that comparisons are odious in this case are inevitable. The eternal and absurd war between Canonists and Nikonists could be fed in this case if you compare the Canon power Shot SX720 with the Nikon Coolpix A900, where the latter offers 4K video vs. Full HD.

Conclusions and assessment

Do not forget that we are facing a camera that costs $345, this places it in a good value for money and that's why you also need to take proper care of your camera.

Without a doubt, the best thing about this camera is that it tops the list of cameras with bigger zoom, the alternative that more of is approaching, again, the Nikon Coolpix A900 with 35X.

Broadly speaking color reproduction and saturation are good, but the quality of the image drops when there is poor light or when we use the zoom edges, both angular and tell.

Something that we did not like anything and that shows the audience to whom this camera is addressed, is that it does not offer the possibility of shooting in RAW.

After the Canon G1X that was released earlier this year the Japanese manufacturer again updates with a new G-series camera, the Canon PowerShot G15. A new version that comes to replace the G12 that takes two years for sale.

New zoom with faster focus

The Canon G15 features a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor with 28-140mm equivalent optics and an f / 1.8-2.8 diaphragm aperture. Where speed has been improved by returning to the origins with a faster focus than the latest models. Focus 53% faster with respect to G12, only 0.17 seconds at the angular end. And along with this speed also increases the reaction achieving reduce the delay of the shot by 44%, 0.22 seconds.

As for other features, the new G15 allows ISO values between 80-12800, has a 3 "screen Pure Color II G, optical viewfinder and Digic 5 processor that will allow us to use the RAW format. Perhaps the only notable loss to the G12 is the screen that is no longer articulated. The motif is intended to make it thinner, 15% less thick, to make it more comfortable to carry in your pocket.

PowerShoot G15

In addition, the new G15 allows the recording of video in Full HD and incorporates a dedicated button to activate the recording. With a frame rate of 24fps and stereo sound recording the most interesting is the ability to focus and zoom while we are recording. Without paying any attention to the recording modes in super slow camera and Tilt Shift effect.

What we can expect

The new G15 offers very good performance. The lenses used are composed of a new highly refracting glass, with a coating of several materials that offer the possibility of reducing the parasitic lights, use of faster shutter speeds and a greater aperture with which we can play more with the depth of countryside.

An interesting camera to which, in the absence of a complete test, the only thing I can reproach is the loss of the rotating screen. That although it is not essential, the moment you get used to it you miss much. Especially for certain plans and video recording.