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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon G9 X II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was introduced 3 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X II scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 G9 X II Galaxy Camera 2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2014More recent by 37 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon G9 X II

 Galaxy Camera 2 G9 X II 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 G9 X II Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer G9 X II provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
64
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
low battery power (235 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
low battery power (235 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
73
good battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (235 CIPA)
52
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
39
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-04 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $530 $400