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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon G16
(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
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung WB30F

 G16 WB30F 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon G16

 WB30F G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung WB30F

 G16 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and WB30F is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (356g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
64
good battery life (360 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average (356 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (356 grams)
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung WB30F
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