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Canon G12 vs Canon S100

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Canon PowerShot S100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Canon G12 vs Canon S100 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon S95
  • New Model is Canon S110
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Canon G12 vs Canon S100 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G12 vs Canon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the S100 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G12 was released 11 months earlier than the S100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G12 scores against the S100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon S100

 G12 S100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Canon G12

 S100 G12 
AnnouncedDecember 2011January 2011More recent by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon S100

 G12 S100 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Canon S100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 features 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) and the Canon S100 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G12 against the S100.

Canon G12 vs Canon S100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and S100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Canon S100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon S100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and S100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon S100 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Canon S100 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Canon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography details
Canon S100 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
45
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (401 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
Canon S100 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography factors
Canon S100 Travel photography factors
60
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (401 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography details
Canon S100 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging info
Canon S100 Vlogging info
60
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (401 grams)
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Canon G12 vs Canon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Canon S100
 Canon PowerShot G12Canon PowerShot S100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot S100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-12-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 50
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.6
DXO Low light rating 161 153
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $429