Canon G12 vs Samsung WB150F

The following is a detailed review of the Canon G12 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WB150F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was announced 11 months prior to the WB150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G12 matches up versus the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G12 compared to the WB150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and WB150F is 83 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB150F will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.