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Canon G12 vs Canon N100

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Canon PowerShot N100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon G12 vs Canon N100 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Later Model is Canon G15
Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon G12 vs Canon N100 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G12 versus Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the N100 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The G12 was launched 4 years before the N100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G12 matches up versus the N100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon N100

 G12 N100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon G12

 N100 G12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon N100

 G12 N100 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Canon G12 vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G12 offers exterior dimensions 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 N100 has sizing of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Canon G12 versus Canon N100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G12 compared to the N100.

Canon G12 vs Canon N100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and N100 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Canon N100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and N100.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon N100 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Canon N100 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Canon N100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography advice
Canon N100 Portrait photography advice
47
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
34
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Canon N100
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (289g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography info
Canon N100 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (370 shots)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery life (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (401 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good battery life (330 per charge)
supports touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (289g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography information
Canon N100 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Canon N100
60
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
34
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
comes with external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others (289g)
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Canon G12 vs Canon N100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Canon N100
 Canon PowerShot G12Canon PowerShot N100
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot N100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 grams (0.88 pounds) 289 grams (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NB-12L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $349