Canon G12 Alternatives
The G12 is rated #33 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Below is a quick summary of the G12.
10MP
1/1.7"
401 grams
28-140mm (f2.8-4.5)

Portability
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
40
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
40
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-140mm 5.0 x zoom)
delivers RAW formats
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than others (401g)
lack of external mic support
Down below are a handful rivals to the Canon PowerShot G12 sorted by their overall rating. Feel free to read a extensive review of any camera or a comparison to the Canon G12 by visiting the links underneath every camera card. You can click on the symbol to see a visual comparison or follow this link to see them all side by side.
#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
delivers RAW formats
fast aperture at full zoom (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (423g)
lack of headphone support
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)

#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
delivers RAW formats
display is selfie friendly
has no phase detect AF
heavier than others (399g)
lack of headphone support
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)

#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
delivers RAW formats
display is selfie friendly
has no phase detect AF
heavier than others (392g)
lack of headphone support
lack of Time Lapse function

#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
delivers RAW formats
fast aperture at full zoom (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
has no phase detect AF
heavier than others (346g)
lack of headphone support

#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
delivers RAW formats
fast aperture at full zoom (f2.5)
can't use external flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
has no phase detect AF
heavier than others (384g)

#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (24-80mm 3.3 x zoom)
delivers RAW formats
display is selfie friendly
has no phase detect AF
heavier than others (294g)
lack of external mic support
lack of headphone support

#7 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-140mm 5.0 x zoom)
delivers RAW formats
does not posses selfie friendly screen
fixed screen
has no phase detect AF
heavier than others (356g)

#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP
2/3"
353 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
delivers RAW formats
does not posses selfie friendly screen
fixed screen
heavier than others (353g)
lack of external mic support

#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
delivers RAW formats
fast aperture at full zoom (f2.5)
can't use external flash
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
has no phase detect AF
