Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB750

Below, we will be comparing the Canon G9 X and Samsung WB750, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the G9 X (1") and WB750 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was revealed 4 years later than the WB750 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G9 X scores against the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Samsung WB750. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X has external measurements 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 WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X and Samsung WB750 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X and the WB750.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and WB750.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will offer extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger G9 X is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.