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Canon G12 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Canon G12 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G12 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was released 24 months after the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G12 grades versus the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung SL820

 G12 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon G12

 SL820 G12 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung SL820

 G12 SL820 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G12 versus the SL820.

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and SL820 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and SL820.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung SL820 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher G12 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (370 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL820 Travel photography advice
60
good battery life (370 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (401 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
60
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Samsung SL820
Also Known as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2009-02-17
Body design 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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.50 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $280