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Canon G12 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon G12 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon G12 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was announced 23 months earlier than the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G12 scores versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Samsung WB800F

 G12 WB800F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon G12

 WB800F G12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Samsung WB800F

 G12 WB800F 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 has got outer measurements 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 WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 and the WB800F.

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and WB800F is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and WB800F.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB800F will offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography features
Samsung WB800F Street photography features
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (370 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery life (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging information
Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
60
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
35
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Canon G12 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot G12Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $300