Can the Powershot G9X communicate with an external flash?

[Justin]

Can the Powershot G9X communicate with an external flash?  I am tempted to get this camera but the lack of a hot-shoe is holding me back.

[John_]

Yes with a Canon wireless Speedlite like the High-Power Flash HF-DC2 or the DC1 which comes with a mounting bracket that attaches to the tripod mount on the camera, here is the link for it:

It fires atuomatically in snyc with the flash

http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/high-power-flash-hf-dc2

[Justin]

Can it communicate with a 430EX II or a 600ex-rt?

[John_]

Yes the 430EX II specs says it is compatible with all Powershot G series cameras but the 600 Ex Rt does not...you might want to call Canon's support people up to confirm that on the 600EX RT if you prefer that model.