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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung TL100

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Old Model is Canon G9 X
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ST50
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X II and Samsung TL100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and TL100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was announced 8 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the G9 X II grades against the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Samsung TL100

 G9 X II TL100 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2009More recent by 98 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon G9 X II

 TL100 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Samsung TL100

 G9 X II TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II and Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II against the TL100.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and TL100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will show more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger G9 X II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography information
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
64
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
26
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206g)
no articulating screen
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
bad battery life (235 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography info
Samsung TL100 Travel photography info
78
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery life (235 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography information
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (235 per charge)
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging info
Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
39
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISamsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-04 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $530 $22