The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

sdp1975 · 17th February 2017, 15:09

Thinking of buying a compact 1" sensor camera.

Anyone using the Canon g7x ii or the g9x ? Pricing is better than Sony's. Would appreciate any feedback. I've gone through the reviews on the web.

JMaruru · 17th February 2017, 22:07

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Originally Posted by sdp1975

Thinking of buying a compact 1" sensor camera.

Anyone using the Canon g7x ii or the g9x ? Pricing is better than Sony's. Would appreciate any feedback. I've gone through the reviews on the web.

Nothing comes closer to Sony RX series, for form factor. I bought RX 100 III recently, and it fits in my point n shoot camera bag.

BTW, it has a one inch sensor!

sdp1975 · 18th February 2017, 05:20

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Originally Posted by JMaruru

Nothing comes closer to Sony RX series, for form factor. I bought RX 100 III recently, and it fits in my point n shoot camera bag.

BTW, it has a one inch sensor!

The G9x is actually smaller and lighter than the Rx 100 III but with a slower lens. The G7x is slightly larger than the Rx 100 III due to the longer lens. Both are significantly cheaper than the Rx 100 III. The G7x is available for 36.5 k , which was my main reason for considering the Canon over Sony.

All 3 use the same 1 inch sensor from Sony.

Sheel · 18th February 2017, 07:55

I am having a Canon SX 120 IS. I can't seem to find a replacement battery anywhere. Any leads/online store?

Sheel · 19th February 2017, 11:03

Guys, the battery spec reads as CR-1220 in 3 volts. The camera was purchased in 2010 IIRC. I believe the battery would be needing a replacement.

The said battery in this spec is no where to be found. Not even online. Any help here? Camera is Canon SX 120 IS.

MuraliR · 19th February 2017, 11:32

I guess you can try a nearby stationery store or a watch repair centre.

I also see it available on Amazon India website.

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Originally Posted by Sheel

Guys, the battery spec reads as CR-1220 in 3 volts. The camera was purchased in 2010 IIRC. I believe the battery would be needing a replacement.

The said battery in this spec is no where to be found. Not even online. Any help here? Camera is Canon SX 120 IS.

sgiitk · 19th February 2017, 11:37

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Originally Posted by Sheel

Guys, the battery spec reads as CR-1220 in 3 volts. The camera was purchased in 2010 IIRC. I believe the battery would be needing a replacement.

The said battery in this spec is no where to be found. Not even online. Any help here? Camera is Canon SX 120 IS.

Almost certainly it is a Lithium Battery (hence 3V). Any other battery will be 1.5V. Two options get two thinner 1.5V Silver Oxide batteries, or get a smaller Lithium and make a 'carrier' for it. I cannot see any other way.

Let me give a contrary example, the Olympus OM2 used two 1.5V Silver Oxides, but for some time a 3V Lithium cell was available, as a replacement

Sheel · 19th February 2017, 12:05

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Originally Posted by MuraliR

I guess you can try a nearby stationery store or a watch repair centre.

I also see it available on Amazon India website.

NA at any local shops. I tried online but rating were different. Could you share a link please? Thank you.

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

Almost certainly it is a Lithium Battery (hence 3V). Any other battery will be 1.5V. Two options get two thinner 1.5V Silver Oxide batteries, or get a smaller Lithium and make a 'carrier' for it. I cannot see any other way.

I am unsure if 2 1.5V lithium battery would fit as dedicated slot is just for one battery.
I didn't get the term 'carrier'...could you please explain it a bit? Thanks

BenjiRoss · 19th February 2017, 12:13

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Originally Posted by Sheel

Guys, the battery spec reads as CR-1220 in 3 volts. The camera was purchased in 2010 IIRC. I believe the battery would be needing a replacement.

The said battery in this spec is no where to be found. Not even online. Any help here? Camera is Canon SX 120 IS.

This looks like the date / memory battery. It is available online on eBay.
I'm not sure which seller is reliable. But it's cheap and you can take a chance.

Sheel · 19th February 2017, 12:39

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Originally Posted by BenjiRoss

This looks like the date / memory battery. It is available online on eBay.
I'm not sure which seller is reliable. But it's cheap and you can take a chance.

Thanks. I have put an order.

One question, will that battery's performance have any impact on the main battery performance? Camera was unused for long and even Duracell AA battery wasn't good for 10 mins of use. I had removed the AA batteries [always do when storing] but never removed the smaller battery.

BenjiRoss · 19th February 2017, 12:51

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Originally Posted by Sheel

Thanks. I have put an order.

One question, will that battery's performance have any impact on the main battery performance? Camera was unused for long and even Duracell AA battery wasn't good for 10 mins of use. I had removed the AA batteries [always do when storing] but never removed the smaller battery.

Based on a quick google search, it looks like the SX120IS did have a low battery issue when the smaller battery was affected.
Sp try with the new batteries and see if the life improves.

Sheel · 19th February 2017, 12:58

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Originally Posted by BenjiRoss

the SX120IS did have a low battery issue when the smaller battery was affected.
Sp try with the new batteries and see if the life improves.

That sure does help. Thanks

sgiitk · 19th February 2017, 13:16

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Originally Posted by Sheel

NA at any local shops. I tried online but rating were different. Could you share a link please? Thank you.

I am unsure if 2 1.5V lithium battery would fit as dedicated slot is just for one battery.
I didn't get the term 'carrier'...could you please explain it a bit? Thanks

Carreir means a housing in which you can put the available cell(s). Basically it is to hold the smaller cell in place. The carrier must have diameter smaller than the original or at most equal, and thickness likewise.

JMaruru · 19th February 2017, 20:32

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Originally Posted by sdp1975

The G9x is actually smaller and lighter than the Rx 100 III but with a slower lens. The G7x is slightly larger than the Rx 100 III due to the longer lens. Both are significantly cheaper than the Rx 100 III. The G7x is available for 36.5 k , which was my main reason for considering the Canon over Sony.

All 3 use the same 1 inch sensor from Sony.

Now that you said, I checked them out. I just bought Sony RX100 III, a month back for $570/- and G9X is around $450/-, and yes the form factor is much better than Sony. But, I went through some comparison pictures on imaging resource and you know what, from the image comparison RX100 III scores over G9X. So am cool.. almost had thoughts of returning Sony and getting the Canon.

Thank You!

MuraliR · 20th February 2017, 09:17

Okay, there are two different batteries -

One for the date/time which can be the small CR-1220 in 3 volts.

The other would be to actually turn the camera ON, or use the flash - this uses AA battery.
For this, you would use a set of 1900/2100 mAH AA batteries.

http://www.amazon.in/Maxell-CR1220-L...220+in+3+volts.

http://www.amazon.in/Sony-2500mAh-Re...geable+battery

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Originally Posted by Sheel

NA at any local shops. I tried online but rating were different. Could you share a link please? Thank you.

I am unsure if 2 1.5V lithium battery would fit as dedicated slot is just for one battery.
I didn't get the term 'carrier'...could you please explain it a bit? Thanks

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Sheel Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Purnea (Bihar) Posts: 10,012 Thanked: 15,143 Times View My Garage	Re: The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc. Guys, the battery spec reads as CR-1220 in 3 volts. The camera was purchased in 2010 IIRC. I believe the battery would be needing a replacement. The said battery in this spec is no where to be found. Not even online. Any help here? Camera is Canon SX 120 IS.
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