Canon G9 X vs Samsung ST150F

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G9 X versus Samsung ST150F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and ST150F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was launched 2 years after the ST150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G9 X grades against the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X against the ST150F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and ST150F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern G9 X will have an edge in sensor technology.