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Canon G12 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Canon G12 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon G12 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WB700 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The G12 was manufactured very close to the WB700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G12 scores versus the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung WB700

 G12 WB700 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon G12

 WB700 G12 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung WB700

 G12 WB700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011December 2010Same age
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 enjoys outside 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) while the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G12 and the WB700.

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and WB700 is 83 and 98 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and WB700.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G12 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB700 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
30
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography details
Samsung WB700 Street photography details
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (401g)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
60
great battery pack (370 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (401g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (401g)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon G12 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lb) -
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
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