Canon G15 vs Samsung WB750

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon G15 and Samsung WB750, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and WB750 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was brought out 13 months after the WB750 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G15 grades vs the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G15 compared to the WB750.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and WB750 is 86 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and WB750.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB750 will give greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger G15 should have a benefit in sensor technology.