Canon G11 vs Samsung WB30F

Below, we are reviewing the Canon G11 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and WB30F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB30F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the G11 grades vs the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G11 and the WB30F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and WB30F is 83 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB30F will render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.