Canon G9 X II vs Samsung MV800
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Released January 2017
- Replaced the Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Introduced September 2011
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Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon G9 X II and Samsung MV800, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and MV800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
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Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G9 X II grades against the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Samsung MV800. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Samsung MV800
| G9 X II | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2017 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 66 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon G9 X II
| MV800 | G9 X II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Samsung MV800
| G9 X II | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon G9 X II vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II versus the MV800.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Canon G9 X II vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and MV800.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Samsung MV800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Samsung MV800 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2017-01-04 | 2011-09-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 7 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.2fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 522 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 235 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | BP70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Micro SD |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $530 | $499 |