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Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Successor is Canon G9 X II
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon G9 X and Samsung WB2200F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WB2200F (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and WB2200F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was revealed 22 months later than the WB2200F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G9 X grades versus the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Samsung WB2200F

 G9 X WB2200F 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2014Fresher by 22 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon G9 X

 WB2200F G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Samsung WB2200F

 G9 X WB2200F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X offers outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X vs the WB2200F.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and WB2200F is 92 and 59 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and WB2200F.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher G9 X provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography details
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography details
64
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Street photography highlights
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than others (209 grams)
screen is fixed
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography info
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography info
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
77
lighter than others (209g)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (708 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
70
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging features
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging features
39
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (209 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (708g)
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Samsung WB2200F
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-10-12 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 grams (0.46 lbs) 708 grams (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $599