Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon G15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was brought out at a similar time to the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G15 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 has external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 86 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G15 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.