Canon G12 vs Samsung WB35F

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon G12 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WB35F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was announced 4 years prior to the WB35F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G12 grades vs the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G12 offers external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 versus Samsung WB35F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G12 compared to the WB35F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and WB35F is 83 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and WB35F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G12 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB35F will show more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.