Canon G9 X vs Samsung TL220

Below, we are contrasting the Canon G9 X vs Samsung TL220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and TL220 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and TL220 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was announced 6 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G9 X grades against the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X offers outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X versus the TL220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and TL220.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will give you more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher G9 X should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.