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Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Released October 2015
  • Updated by Canon G9 X II
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon G9 X versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and WB350F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was introduced 22 months after the WB350F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G9 X grades vs the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Samsung WB350F

 G9 X WB350F 
LaunchedOctober 2015January 2014More modern by 22 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon G9 X

 WB350F G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Samsung WB350F

 G9 X WB350F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X offers exterior dimensions 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 WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X versus Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X against the WB350F.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and WB350F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer G9 X is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography information
Samsung WB350F Street photography information
80
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (209g)
screen is fixed
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
54
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
77
lighter than competition in class (209g)
supports touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 shots)
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (209g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSamsung WB350F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Samsung WB350F
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-10-12 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $260