Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F
Portability
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
40
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
40
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
Canon G12
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Samsung EX2F
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Launched December 2012
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Below is a extensive overview of the Canon G12 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/1.7").
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Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G12 grades vs the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung EX2F
| G12 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon G12
| EX2F | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 23 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung EX2F
| G12 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G12 against the EX2F.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and EX2F is 83 and 90 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and EX2F.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung EX2F to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Samsung EX2F Street photography info
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (401 grams)
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294g)
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Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Canon G12 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
good battery (370 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (401g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (401 grams)
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Samsung EX2F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Samsung EX2F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/1.4-2.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401g (0.88 lb) | 294g (0.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 47 | 48 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 20.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 161 | 209 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $600 | $478 |