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Canon G12 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
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Canon G12 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon G12 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The G12 was released 7 months after the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G12 matches up versus the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung TL500

 G12 TL500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon G12

 TL500 G12 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung TL500

 G12 TL500 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G12 and the TL500.

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and TL500 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and TL500.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher G12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
40
manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Samsung TL500
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (401 grams)
66
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography information
Samsung TL500 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (370 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery power (370 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (401g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
60
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (401g)
64
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
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Canon G12 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung TL500
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lbs) 386 grams (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 40
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.1
DXO Low light score 161 129
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $527