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Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 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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Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung MV800

 G12 MV800 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon G12

 MV800 G12 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions3"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.

Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and MV800 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography details
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
Samsung MV800 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (370 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography factors
Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
60
great battery (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (401 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (370 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
60
really wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (401 grams)
34
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon G12 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung 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