Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL202
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL202 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
- Older Model is Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Other Name is PL50

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon G9 X II versus Samsung SL202, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SL202 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

The G9 X II was introduced 7 years after the SL202 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G9 X II grades against the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Samsung SL202
G9 X II | SL202 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 96 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon G9 X II
SL202 | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Samsung SL202
G9 X II | SL202 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II has physical 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) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G9 X II versus Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II versus the SL202.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and SL202.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will deliver more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer G9 X II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Samsung SL202 |
Also referred to as | - | PL50 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2017-01-04 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.2 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $530 | $140 |