canon g9 offers a CCD sensor resolution of 12.1 megapixels, coupled to the same Canon-branded 35-210mm equivalent 6x optical zoom lens. The canon g9 includes optical image stabilization, where a lens element is moved inside the lens body to compensate for camera movement. You can frame images with the canon g9 via its optical zoom viewfinder, or on a 3.0-inch LCD display.