Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII
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Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Old Model is Canon G5 X
Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and G5 X MII (20MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and G5 X MII (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe G12 was launched 9 years prior to the G5 X MII which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G12 matches up vs the G5 X MII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Canon G5 X MII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon G5 X MII
G12 | G5 X MII | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Canon G12
G5 X MII | G12 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | January 2011 | More modern by 103 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 461k | Sharper screen (+579k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon G5 X MII
G12 | G5 X MII | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G12 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Canon G5 X MII has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
Compare the Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G12 compared to the G5 X MII.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and G5 X MII is 83 and 86 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and G5 X MII.
All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon G5 X MII will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2019-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | DIGIC 8 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/25600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 30.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file 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) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 401 grams (0.88 lbs) | 340 grams (0.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") |
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 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $600 | $900 |