Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ30W

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon G9 X II and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and HZ30W (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 7 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G9 X II scores vs the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II and Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X II against the HZ30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and HZ30W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will result in extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger G9 X II provides an advantage in sensor tech.