Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsI just LOVE this camera!! Best point and shoot I've ever had.
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2019
I'm not an expert photographer by any means, but I've had a lot of cameras including several DSLRs and high-end point and shoots. My DSLRs are all Canons but I've had Canon, Nikon and Sony point and shoots. For convenience I like to have a good compact camera when I travel and to carry with me on a regular basis. The problem has been that I just couldn't find one that took decent pictures (in my opinion) until I got this camera. Either the focus was too soft, the color was off, or it didn't take decent low-light pictures.
Then I bought this Canon G9X Mark II. The picture quality is excellent and the color is superb. Because this camera has a bigger than average sensor it takes good low light pictures. It fits easily in your purse or pocket (perfect for travel). This camera has a lot of functionality - different modes and settings to choose from including auto (the auto setting takes great pictures without much fuss). It takes good quality video. And its a stylish camera too.
The biggest downside is the app/software for this camera. I never could figure out how to link it to my cell phone to record the GPS coordinates or to download pictures via WIFI to my computer. I think its just as easy to plug the card into the computer and download the files that way. The app/software for my Sony point and shoot was way easier to use. To be fair, I didn't spend a whole lot of time on this so you might have better luck than I did. Plus, they might update the app/software to make it easier to use. Battery life isn't great, but extra batteries aren't that expensive - its a good idea to carry a spare.
To summarize, if you are looking for a good compact camera that takes great pictures (sharp focus, great color, good in low-light) this is an excellent choice. It has a lot of functionality and features - but the plain vanilla auto mode takes very good pictures too. The size is very handy and fits easily in your pocket or purse. If you shoot a lot of pictures or are going on a trip you should probably get a spare battery. I highly recommend this camera.