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Canon G11 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Canon G11 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Replacement is Canon G12
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Canon G11 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon G11 vs Samsung NX210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and NX210 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was announced 3 years earlier than the NX210 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G11 matches up against the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung NX210

 G11 NX210 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Canon G11

 NX210 G11 
AnnouncedAugust 2012December 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung NX210

 G11 NX210 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G11 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G11 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G11 versus the NX210.

Canon G11 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and NX210 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and NX210.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G11 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will give you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon G11 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Samsung NX210
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (375 grams)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography details
Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (375g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
60
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (375 grams)
34
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon G11 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Samsung NX210
 Canon PowerShot G11Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Samsung NX210
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-12-16 2012-08-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 71
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 12.5
DXO Low light rating 169 719
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $625