Canon G16 vs Samsung WB210

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon G16 vs Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was introduced 2 years after the WB210 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G16 matches up versus the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 offers external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 vs the WB210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and WB210 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and WB210.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G16 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB210 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern G16 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.