Canon G11 vs Samsung WB750

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G11 and Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and WB750 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was brought out 20 months before the WB750 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G11 grades vs the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G11 versus the WB750.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and WB750 is 83 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and WB750.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB750 will provide you with more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.