• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 210.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon G9 advantages over Samsung WB1100F

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.90 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    42 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Samsung WB1100F advantages over Canon G9

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    875 mm vs 210 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    10 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL300

Canon G9
Fujifilm SL300
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Samsung WB1100F
Fujifilm SL300
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Hot shoe

Compared to Nikon P510

Canon G9
Nikon P510
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Samsung WB1100F
Nikon P510
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • HDMI out

Compared to Nikon P520

Canon G9
Nikon P520
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
Samsung WB1100F
Nikon P520
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Nikon L830

Canon G9
Nikon L830
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Samsung WB1100F
Nikon L830
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • HDMI out

Compared to Nikon P530

Canon G9
Nikon P530
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Samsung WB1100F
Nikon P530
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
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