Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W
Portability
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
40
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
40
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
Canon G12
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Samsung HZ10W
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Other Name is WB500
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon G12 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and HZ10W (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
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Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G12 matches up vs the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung HZ10W
| G12 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon G12
| HZ10W | G12 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung HZ10W
| G12 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G12 against the HZ10W.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and HZ10W is 83 and 90 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and HZ10W.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The G12 offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent G12 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (401g)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (249g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (370 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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good battery life (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (401 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (249g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (370 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (401g)
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $600 | $300 |