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Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon G9 X versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and WB150F (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The G9 X was announced 3 years after the WB150F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G9 X scores against the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Samsung WB150F

 G9 X WB150F 
RevealedOctober 2015January 2012Newer by 46 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon G9 X

 WB150F G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Samsung WB150F

 G9 X WB150F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X features physical measurements 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 WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X versus Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X versus the WB150F.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and WB150F.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
64
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than average (209g)
fixed screen
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography information
Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
54
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
77
lighter than average (209 grams)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (220 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 CIPA)
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (209g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Samsung WB150F
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-10-12 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 gr (0.46 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $230