Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB50F

Below, we are matching up the Canon G3 X and Samsung WB50F, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and WB50F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was announced 18 months after the WB50F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G3 X matches up vs the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G3 X has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G3 X and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 X against the WB50F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and WB50F is 60 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and WB50F.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 X using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G3 X will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G3 X provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.