Canon G9 X vs Samsung TL100

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon G9 X vs Samsung TL100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and TL100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was announced 6 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G9 X matches up versus the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X offers external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X compared to the TL100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and TL100.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger G9 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.