Canon G9 X II vs Samsung WB800F

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G9 X II versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WB800F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was introduced 4 years later than the WB800F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G9 X II grades vs the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II against the WB800F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and WB800F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.