Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ25W
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
- 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Launched January 2017
- Old Model is Canon G9 X
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Also referred to as WB5000
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Its time to look more closely at the Canon G9 X II and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and HZ25W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
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Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G9 X II scores vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Samsung HZ25W
| G9 X II | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2017 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 80 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon G9 X II
| HZ25W | G9 X II |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Samsung HZ25W
| G9 X II | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II compared to the HZ25W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.
Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and HZ25W.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer G9 X II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also called | - | WB5000 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 7 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.2 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $530 | $350 |