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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Old Model is Canon G15
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and WB700 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was manufactured 2 years after the WB700 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G16 grades vs the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung WB700

 G16 WB700 
IntroducedNovember 2013December 2010Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k614kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon G16

 WB700 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung WB700

 G16 WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G16 has got exterior 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 WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G16 vs the WB700.

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and WB700 is 85 and 98 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and WB700.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB700 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent G16 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography advice
Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (356 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB700 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
28
MP count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery power (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others in class (356g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging information
Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (356g)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) -
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $499 $300