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Canon G9 X vs Samsung ST90

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon G9 X vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Announced October 2015
  • Updated by Canon G9 X II
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G9 X and Samsung ST90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and ST90 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was announced 4 years later than the ST90 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X grades vs the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Samsung ST90

 G9 X ST90 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2011More recent by 58 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon G9 X

 ST90 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Samsung ST90

 G9 X ST90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon G9 X has physical 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) whilst the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X vs the ST90.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and ST90 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and ST90.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern G9 X provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
64
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Samsung ST90
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (209g)
no articulating screen
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than average in class (209g)
offers focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 CIPA)
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (209g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Samsung ST90
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSamsung ST90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Samsung ST90
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-10-12 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal 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 size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209g (0.46 lb) -
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $150