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Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Released June 2015
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon G3 X and Samsung WB2200F, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and WB2200F (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and WB2200F (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 X was revealed 18 months after the WB2200F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G3 X scores vs the WB2200F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Samsung WB2200F

 G3 X WB2200F 
RevealedJune 2015January 2014More modern by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon G3 X

 WB2200F G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Samsung WB2200F

 G3 X WB2200F 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G3 X against the WB2200F.

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and WB2200F is 60 and 59 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and WB2200F.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G3 X having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger G3 X provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography advice
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography information
Samsung WB2200F Street photography information
73
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography details
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
59
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
low battery life (300 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
low battery life (300 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (708g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography advice
63
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery life (300 shots)
46
has manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging factors
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
69
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
25
really wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (708g)
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Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot G3 XSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Samsung WB2200F
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-06-18 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733g (1.62 pounds) 708g (1.56 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $849 $599