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Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
63
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released October 2015
  • New Model is Canon G9 X II
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was introduced 3 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G9 X grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G 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 4G

 G9 X Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedOctober 2015August 2012Fresher by 38 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k0kCrisper display (+1040k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon G9 X

 Galaxy Camera 4G G9 X 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 G9 X Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X features exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern G9 X should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
63
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (209 grams)
fixed screen
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
77
lighter than average in class (209 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
69
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (209 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-10-12 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 -
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 grams (0.46 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $550