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Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon G11
  • Newer Model is Canon G15
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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 typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon G12

 DV300F G12 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"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.

Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and DV300F is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (401g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
60
good battery (370 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (401 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (370 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
60
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than others in class (401g)
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon G12 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung 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