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Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Later Model is Canon G9 X II
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and HZ35W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was manufactured 5 years after the HZ35W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the G9 X matches up against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Samsung HZ35W

 G9 X HZ35W 
ReleasedOctober 2015June 2010More modern by 65 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon G9 X

 HZ35W G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Samsung HZ35W

 G9 X HZ35W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X offers physical dimensions 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 HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X compared to the HZ35W.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and HZ35W.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer G9 X will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
64
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
34
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than others (209 grams)
screen is fixed
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than others (209g)
has focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (220 shots)
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
39
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (209 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-10-12 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209g (0.46 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $300