Canon G12 vs Samsung WB850F

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon G12 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was launched 11 months earlier than the WB850F so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G12 matches up versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 and Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G12 against the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and WB850F is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB850F will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.