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Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
63
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
60
Overall
47

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Announced October 2015
  • New Model is Canon G9 X II
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon G9 X versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was launched 22 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the G9 X grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 G9 X Galaxy Camera 2 
IntroducedOctober 2015January 2014Fresher by 22 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon G9 X

 Galaxy Camera 2 G9 X 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 G9 X Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent G9 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
63
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
fixed screen
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (283g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competitors in class (209 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
72
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
69
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
51
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-10-12 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209g (0.46 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $400