Canon G11 vs Samsung WB800F

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G11 vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB800F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G11 scores against the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G11 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G11 against the WB800F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and WB800F is 83 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and WB800F.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB800F will offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.