Samsung Galaxy NX vs Canon G9X Mark II

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Canon G9X Mark II

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung Galaxy NX Review.
How does it shoot? Samsung Galaxy NX in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the Galaxy NX.
Compare Samsung Galaxy NX image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Samsung Galaxy NX conclusion.

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 84.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G9X Mark II Review.
How does it shoot? Canon G9X Mark II in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G9X Mark II conclusion.

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Canon G9X Mark II

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
Galaxy NX test data on DxO Mark G9X Mark II test data on DxO Mark

910 vs 522 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 235 shots
Capture more photos
Higher-res screen
922k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon G9X Mark II advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.18 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Bigger JPEG buffer
31 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Read our Samsung Galaxy NX Review

Impressive image quality; Improved JPEGs and good high ISO quality for its class; Compact camera body; Fast maximum aperture; Reliable autofocus; Improved performance.
No tilting display; No viewfinder; Lens is not very wide; Slow buffer clearing; Mediocre battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony RX100

$1199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$448
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100

Canon G9X Mark II

Sony RX100

$449
1 inch

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$448
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Sony RX100

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$1199
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Canon G9X Mark II

Fujifilm X-E1

$449
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2

$1199
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1059
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2

Canon G9X Mark II

Fujifilm X-E2

$449
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1059
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Canon G9X

Samsung Galaxy NX

Canon G9X

$1199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$369
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Canon G9X

Canon G9X Mark II

Canon G9X

$449
1 inch

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Canon G9X

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$1199
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Canon G9X Mark II

Fujifilm X-E2S

$449
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1250
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Fujifilm X-E2S

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