Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G12

Here is a extensive review of the Canon A3400 IS versus Canon G12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and G12 (10MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and G12 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A3400 IS was launched 13 months later than the G12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3400 IS grades versus the G12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Canon PowerShot G12. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Canon G12 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon G12 has dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3400 IS versus Canon G12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the G12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and G12 is 96 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and G12.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3400 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon A3400 IS will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer A3400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.