Takes great photos but limited zoom range. close up outstanding. Buttons in wrong place.

Canon PowerShot G9X: Slim, straightforward and takes excellent pictures - the Canon G9X is a recipe for success.

A change in how review loans are authorised is the reason that there has been an interregnum since the last review from me. Hopefully now I can get back to telling you about the latest offerings from this iconic name in cameras and more.

Back in 2009, Canon revitalised the enthusiast compact camera market with the PowerShot S90, a pocket-sized model with lots of external controls, raw format recording and above-average image quality.

Slim; pocketable design; Good image quality from 1in sensor; Well-implemented touchscreen

Unambitious lens; Limited physical controls; Unreliable autofocus in low light

Bought a new camera a bit in panic days before a long trip. Could not pull with my gigantic SLR and realized that my old small camera no longer measure up to what I want for results. Must say that I am pleasantly surprised by this Canon camera! Small and agile, and still takes great pictures.

Slim, straightforward and takes excellent pictures - the Canon G9X is a recipe for success.

The camera is designed for the same use who's been waiting for an update to the PowerShot S120.

Photographers pay a premium for compact cameras with 1-inch image sensors—Sony's most expensive pocket model, the RX100 IV ($898.00 at Amazon) , sells for close to $1,000. Canon is attempting to slash the price of entry with the $529.99 G9 X, but it's still a significant purchase, and its performance is likely to disappoint serious photographers who prefer to shoot in Raw. If you're a JPG shooter or a casual shutterbug with deep pockets it's worth a look, but spending more on a camera like the Canon G7 X is a better use of your paycheck. Our Editors' Choice for premium compacts is still the RX100 III, but its price tag makes it a tough sell for budget-minded photographers. DesignThe G9 X ($499.00 at Amazon)  is surprisingly small given its 1-inch image sensor. It measures just 2.3 by 3.9 by 1.2 inches (HWD) and weighs 7.4 ounces. The Sony RX100 II, which shares the same 20-megapixel BSI sensor, is just a little larger and heavier (2.3 by 4 by 1.5 inches, 9.9 ounces). We received a...

The Canon PowerShot G9 X is the smallest camera you can get with a 1-inch image sensor, but it has a limited zoom range and is very slow when shooting in Raw format.

Sharp lens; 1-inch image sensor; Very compact; Lens control ring; Touch-sensitive LCD; Fun Creative Shot mode; Wi-Fi

Limited zoom range; Narrow telephoto aperture; Largely touch-based control system; Slow when shooting Raw; Video tops out at 1080p30

Slim, pocketable design; Good image quality from 1in sensor; Well-implemented touchscreen;

Unambitious lens; Limited physical controls; Unreliable autofocus in low light;