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Canon G9 X vs Samsung SL820

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
63
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G9 X vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Launched October 2015
  • Replacement is Canon G9 X II
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon G9 X vs Samsung SL820, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and SL820 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was introduced 6 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G9 X matches up vs the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Samsung SL820

 G9 X SL820 
AnnouncedOctober 2015February 2009More recent by 81 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon G9 X

 SL820 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Samsung SL820

 G9 X SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X has outer 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X compared to the SL820.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and SL820.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X will provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer G9 X should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
63
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
80
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (209 grams)
fixed screen
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
54
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
has focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (220 per charge)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (209 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSamsung SL820
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Samsung SL820
Also Known as - IT100
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-10-12 2009-02-17
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps)
Max 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 grams (0.46 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $280