Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800
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Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Introduced September 2011
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Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G12 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe G12 was brought out 7 months prior to the MV800 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G12 matches up against the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung MV800
| G12 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon G12
| MV800 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung MV800
| G12 | MV800 |
|---|
Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G12 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G12 versus the MV800.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and MV800 is 83 and 97 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and MV800.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung MV800 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Samsung MV800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Samsung MV800 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2011-09-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (30/15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 401 gr (0.88 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-7L | BP70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Micro SD |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $600 | $499 |