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Canon G12 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Canon G12 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G12 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and SL102 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The G12 was revealed 2 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the G12 matches up against the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung SL102

 G12 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon G12

 SL102 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung SL102

 G12 SL102 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 has external 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 SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 and Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G12 and the SL102.

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and SL102 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and SL102.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The G12 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern G12 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
25
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (401g)
55
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography info
Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (370 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery power (370 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (401g)
low megapixels (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
27
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging details
Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
60
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (401 grams)
30
very good max aperture (f)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Samsung SL102
Alternate name - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401g (0.88 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, 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
Launch price $600 $130