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Canon G12 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
Photography Glossary

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G12 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was released 24 months later than the SL202 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G12 matches up against the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung SL202

 G12 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon G12

 SL202 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung SL202

 G12 SL202 
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon G12 versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G12 vs the SL202.

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and SL202 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and SL202.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The G12 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent G12 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
25
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (401 grams)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (370 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
60
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (370 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
60
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon G12 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $140