Canon G16 vs Samsung DV150F

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G16 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was introduced 11 months later than the DV150F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G16 matches up against the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G16 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G16 against the DV150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and DV150F is 85 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and DV150F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G16 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung DV150F will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G16 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.