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Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII Key Specs

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
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon G5 X MII

 G12 G5 X MII 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Canon G12

 G5 X MII G12 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2011More modern by 103 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon G5 X MII

 G12 G5 X MII 
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).

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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.

Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G5 X MII as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
66
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Canon G5 X MII
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (401g)
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography info
Canon G5 X MII Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (370 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
65
silent shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography highlights
Canon G5 X MII Travel photography highlights
60
great battery (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (401 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G5 X MII as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Canon G5 X MII Vlogging advice
60
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (401g)
80
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon G12 vs Canon G5 X MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Canon G5 X MII
 Canon PowerShot G12Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
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