Canon G7 X vs Samsung WB250F

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon G7 X versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the G7 X (1") and WB250F (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was revealed 21 months after the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G7 X matches up versus the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X has got outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G7 X vs the WB250F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and WB250F is 88 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and WB250F.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 X having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G7 X will give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher G7 X provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.