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Canon G12 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Canon G12 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon G12 vs Samsung WB750, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WB750 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was manufactured 7 months before the WB750 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G12 grades against the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung WB750

 G12 WB750 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon G12

 WB750 G12 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung WB750

 G12 WB750 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 enjoys physical 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 WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G12 vs the WB750.

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and WB750 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and WB750.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB750 will deliver more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
41
manual focus
decent MP (13MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography details
Samsung WB750 Street photography details
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (401g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB750 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (370 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
60
great battery power (370 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (401 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
60
really wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (401g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-19 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $339