Canon G12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon G12 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was released 19 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G12 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Canon G12 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G12 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 83 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.