Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220
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Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2009
- Also referred to as ST500
Photography Glossary Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe G12 was launched 18 months after the TL220 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G12 matches up against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung TL220
| G12 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon G12
| TL220 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung TL220
| G12 | TL220 |
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Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G12 vs the TL220.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and TL220 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and TL220.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung TL220 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G12 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Samsung TL220 |
| Alternate name | - | ST500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2009-08-13 |
| 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 area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 lbs) | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $600 | $90 |
