Canon G9 X II vs Samsung WB30F

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon G9 X II versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WB30F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was launched 4 years after the WB30F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the G9 X II grades against the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. 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) and the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X II versus Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II vs the WB30F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.