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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon G15
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon G16 versus Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and WB350F (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was released around the same time to the WB350F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G16 grades versus the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung WB350F

 G16 WB350F 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon G16

 WB350F G16 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung WB350F

 G16 WB350F 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2014Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G16 vs the WB350F.

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and WB350F is 85 and 90 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB350F will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (356g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography information
Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
64
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors in class (356g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-25 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $260