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Canon G12 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon G12 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Later Model is Canon G15
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon G12 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon G12 versus Samsung ST90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and ST90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was announced at a similar time to the ST90 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G12 grades vs the ST90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung ST90

 G12 ST90 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon G12

 ST90 G12 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung ST90

 G12 ST90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 features outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G12 versus the ST90.

Canon G12 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and ST90 is 83 and 99 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and ST90.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST90 will resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Samsung ST90
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (401 grams)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
Samsung ST90 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Travel photography highlights
60
good battery (370 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (401g)
low MP (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
60
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (401 grams)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon G12 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung ST90
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Samsung ST90
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-19 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401g (0.88 lb) -
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $150