Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Its time to look closer at the Canon G9 X and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was unveiled 2 years after the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G9 X grades against the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G9 X has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X versus the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern G9 X provides a benefit in sensor tech.