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Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung TL220

 G12 TL220 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 18 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon G12

 TL220 G12 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung TL220

 G12 TL220 

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.

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and TL220 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (401 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery pack (370 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (401 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
31
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon G12 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung 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