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Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 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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Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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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The G12 was introduced 23 months prior to the EX2F making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

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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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung EX2F

 G12 EX2F 
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon G12

 EX2F G12 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2011More recent by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung EX2F

 G12 EX2F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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.

Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and EX2F is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
47
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")
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
64
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)
68
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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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
34
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
31
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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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
60
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)
66
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 Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
49
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
53
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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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
60
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)
71
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung 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