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Canon G12 vs Canon S110

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Canon PowerShot S110 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon G12 vs Canon S110 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Newer Model is Canon G15
Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • Successor is Canon S120
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Canon G12 vs Canon S110 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G12 and Canon S110, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the S110 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G12 was manufactured 20 months prior to the S110 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G12 scores against the S110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon S110

 G12 S110 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon G12

 S110 G12 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon S110

 G12 S110 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution

Canon G12 vs Canon S110 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 has got outside 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 S110 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Canon G12 and Canon S110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G12 vs the S110.

Canon G12 vs Canon S110 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and S110 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Canon S110 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon S110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and S110.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon S110 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older G12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Canon S110 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon S110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Canon S110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography highlights
Canon S110 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography info
Canon S110 Street photography info
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (401g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Canon S110
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Canon S110
60
better than average battery (370 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (401g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
supports touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography information
Canon S110 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (370 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging info
Canon S110 Vlogging info
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (401g)
37
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon G12 vs Canon S110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Canon S110
 Canon PowerShot G12Canon PowerShot S110
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot S110
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
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 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 grams (0.88 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 48
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.2
DXO Low light rating 161 168
Other
Battery life 370 images 200 images
Battery format 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $299