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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G12 front
Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and G12 (10MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and G12 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3500 IS was revealed 24 months after the G12 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3500 IS grades vs the G12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon G12

 A3500 IS G12 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon A3500 IS

 G12 A3500 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon G12

 A3500 IS G12 

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has got outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon G12 has proportions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the G12.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and G12 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and G12.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3500 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A3500 IS will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Canon G12
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Canon G12 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography advice
Canon G12 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography features
Canon G12 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery (370 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (401g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography information
Canon G12 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Canon G12 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (401g)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon G12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon G12
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot G12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot G12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 401 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 161
Other
Battery life 200 images 370 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $115 $600