The PowerShot G9 X Mark II packs a 28–84 mm (35 mm film equivalent) 3x optical zoom lens and a 1.0-inch sensor into a slim, lightweight body design measuring 98.0 mm (w) x 57.9 mm (h) x 31.3 mm (d) and weighing approximately 206 g. Thanks to its pocket-size design, this camera is ideal for grab-and-go shooting and makes possible the effortless capture of high-quality images and video. What's more, the design has a high-quality feel that merges classic and modern elements. The camera features a rubber-like special coating on its resin grip to achieve a high-quality texture.

Equipped with the superlative DIGIC 7 image processor, the PowerShot G9 X Mark II achieves even greater image quality than its predecessor. Thanks to its improved noise-reduction processing, the camera achieves a high level of sensitivity while minimizing noise, even in low-light environments, and thanks to its highly sensitive Dual Sensing IS, the PowerShot G9 X Mark II makes possible image capture with minimized blur caused by camera shake. Additionally, thanks to its improved subject tracking and detection, users can reliably capture each photo opportunity.