Canon G15 vs Samsung WB50F

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon G15 and Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and WB50F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was revealed 15 months prior to the WB50F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G15 scores vs the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G15 comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G15 and the WB50F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and WB50F is 86 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and WB50F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G15 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB50F will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older G15 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.