Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F
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Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Samsung WB2200F. The full galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Samsung WB2200F
G3 X | WB2200F | |||
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Revealed | June 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 18 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Canon G3 X and Samsung WB2200F
G3 X | WB2200F | |||
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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).
See the Canon G3 X and Samsung WB2200F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications
Canon PowerShot G3 X | Samsung WB2200F | |
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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 |