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Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Refreshed by Canon G15
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 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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Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

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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The G12 was announced 21 months after the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung HZ10W

 G12 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper 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.

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and HZ10W is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
47
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")
31
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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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (401g)
52
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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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
34
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
26
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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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
60
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)
54
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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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
49
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
35
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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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
60
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)
28
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung 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
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