Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F
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37 Features
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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Previous Model is Canon G15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2013
Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon G16 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and WB30F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G16 was announced 11 months after the WB30F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G16 scores against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung WB30F
G16 | WB30F | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | January 2013 | More modern by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon G16
WB30F | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung WB30F
G16 | WB30F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon G16 versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G16 versus the WB30F.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and WB30F is 85 and 96 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and WB30F.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB30F will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent G16 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot G16 | Samsung WB30F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 356 grams (0.78 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 230 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $499 | $180 |