Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon G12 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G12 was announced 11 months earlier than the DV300F and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G12 scores vs the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung DV300F
| G12 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon G12
| DV300F | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung DV300F
| G12 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 has external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G12 versus the DV300F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and DV300F is 83 and 96 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung DV300F will produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Samsung DV300F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2012-01-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-7L | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $600 | $200 |