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Canon G12 vs Canon N

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Canon PowerShot N front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon G12 vs Canon N Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon G12 vs Canon N Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon G12 vs Canon N, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the N (12MP) is very comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and N (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was announced 23 months prior to the N making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G12 matches up vs the N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon N

 G12 N 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon G12

 N G12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 23 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon N

 G12 N 
Display size2.8"2.8"Same display measurements
Display resolution461k461kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G12 vs Canon N Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 features physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Canon N has measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G12 against the N.

Canon G12 vs Canon N size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and N is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Canon N top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and N.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon N will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older G12 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Canon N sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon N Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Canon N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Canon N
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (401 grams)
65
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Canon N as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (370 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Canon N as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery pack (370 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (401 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Canon N
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging details
Canon N Vlogging details
60
rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (401 grams)
72
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon G12 vs Canon N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Canon N
 Canon PowerShot G12Canon PowerShot N
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot N
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 2248
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 2.8 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - PureColor II G touch
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lbs) 195 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $299