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Canon G9 X vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon G9 X vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung DV300F Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and DV300F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was announced 3 years after the DV300F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G9 X matches up vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Samsung DV300F

 G9 X DV300F 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2012More modern by 46 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon G9 X

 DV300F G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Samsung DV300F

 G9 X DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X and the DV300F.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and DV300F.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher G9 X is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (209 grams)
no articulating screen
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography factors
Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than others in class (209 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
39
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (209g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSamsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Samsung DV300F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209g (0.46 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $200