Canon G9 X vs Samsung WB800F

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X and Samsung WB800F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and WB800F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was announced 2 years later than the WB800F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G9 X scores against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X provides 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) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X compared to the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and WB800F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent G9 X will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.