Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ10W

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon G9 X II versus Samsung HZ10W, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and HZ10W (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was launched 7 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the G9 X II matches up versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II has got 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) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II versus the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and HZ10W.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will give greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II provides an edge in sensor technology.