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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G9 X II and Samsung SL102, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SL102 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 8 years after the SL102 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G9 X II matches up against the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Samsung SL102

 G9 X II SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2009More modern by 98 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon G9 X II

 SL102 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Samsung SL102

 G9 X II SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has 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 SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II compared to the SL102.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and SL102.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will render extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
64
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
24
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (206g)
screen is fixed
55
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
bad battery pack (235 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
78
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery pack (235 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competition (116 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography features
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (235 shots)
26
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
39
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
29
fast max aperture (f)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISamsung SL102
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $530 $130