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Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Launched October 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon G9 X and Samsung WB35F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and WB35F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was launched 22 months later than the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G9 X scores versus the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Samsung WB35F

 G9 X WB35F 
LaunchedOctober 2015January 2014Fresher by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon G9 X

 WB35F G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Samsung WB35F

 G9 X WB35F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X has external 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 WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X vs the WB35F.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and WB35F.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger G9 X is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
64
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (209g)
no articulating screen
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography details
Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
77
lighter than others in class (209 grams)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
70
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (220 shots)
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
39
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (209g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Samsung WB35F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-10-12 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 gr (0.46 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $130