Canon G12 vs Samsung ST150F

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon G12 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was launched 23 months earlier than the ST150F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G12 grades vs the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G12 versus Samsung ST150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G12 compared to the ST150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and ST150F is 83 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and ST150F.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST150F will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.