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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon G9 X II and Samsung HZ35W, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and HZ35W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 6 years after the HZ35W which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 X II grades vs the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Samsung HZ35W

 G9 X II HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2017June 2010More modern by 80 months
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon G9 X II

 HZ35W G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Samsung HZ35W

 G9 X II HZ35W 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II offers external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II vs the HZ35W.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and HZ35W.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger G9 X II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
34
manual focus
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
80
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
no moving screen
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
bad battery power (235 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
78
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
bad battery power (235 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (235 shots)
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
39
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISamsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-04 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 grams (0.45 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $530 $300