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Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon G15 versus Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was announced 15 months later than the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the G15 scores against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung WB210

 G15 WB210 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2011More recent by 15 months
Display resolution922k1kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon G15

 WB210 G15 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung WB210

 G15 WB210 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 offers physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G15 against the WB210.

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and WB210 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and WB210.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G15 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB210 will resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography features
Samsung WB210 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (352 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (174g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
61
great battery power (350 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (352g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (352 grams)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot G15Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $279