Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210
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Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung WB210
G15 | WB210 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 15 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 1k | Crisper display (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon G15
WB210 | G15 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung WB210
G15 | WB210 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Canon G15 versus Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and WB210 is 86 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon G15 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |