Canon G12 vs Samsung TL100
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Canon G12 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released January 2009
- Also referred to as ST50
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On this page, we will be matching up the Canon G12 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close but the G12 (1/1.7") and TL100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G12 was launched 2 years after the TL100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the G12 matches up versus the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon G12 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung TL100
| G12 | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon G12
| TL100 | G12 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung TL100
| G12 | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon G12 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G12 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Canon G12 versus Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G12 and the TL100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and TL100 is 83 and 91 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and TL100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung TL100 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer G12 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Samsung TL100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Samsung TL100 |
| Also Known as | - | ST50 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| 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 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 gr (0.88 lbs) | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $600 | $22 |
