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Canon G12 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon G12 versus Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was introduced 6 months prior to the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the G12 matches up versus the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung WB210

 G12 WB210 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k1kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon G12

 WB210 G12 
Display sizing3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung WB210

 G12 WB210 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G12 comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G12 compared to the WB210.

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and WB210 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and WB210.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G12 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB210 will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
47
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography details
Samsung WB210 Street photography details
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (401g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
60
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (401g)
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon G12 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $279