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Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Photography Glossary

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon G12 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and HZ35W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was revealed 8 months later than the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the G12 matches up versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung HZ35W

 G12 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon G12

 HZ35W G12 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung HZ35W

 G12 HZ35W 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has got external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G12 compared to the HZ35W.

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and HZ35W is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung HZ35W will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer G12 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
34
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (401g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (370 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
60
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (401 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
60
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (401g)
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Samsung HZ35W
Alternative name - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $300