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Canon G12 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Refreshed by Canon G15
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Canon G12 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon G12 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The G12 was unveiled 24 months later than the SL30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G12 scores against the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung SL30

 G12 SL30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon G12

 SL30 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung SL30

 G12 SL30 
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 enjoys outside measurements 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 SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G12 vs the SL30.

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and SL30 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and SL30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The G12 offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more modern G12 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
25
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (401g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (370 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
60
good battery power (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (401g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (401 grams)
25
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon G12 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $93