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Canon G12 vs Canon S120

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Canon PowerShot S120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon G12 vs Canon S120 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
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon S110
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Canon G12 vs Canon S120 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon G12 versus Canon S120, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the S120 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/1.7").

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The G12 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S120 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G12 grades versus the S120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon S120

 G12 S120 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon G12

 S120 G12 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2011More recent by 34 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon S120

 G12 S120 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Canon G12 vs Canon S120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 has physical measurements 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 S120 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G12 and the S120.

Canon G12 vs Canon S120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and S120 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Canon S120 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon S120 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and S120.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon S120 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Canon S120 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon S120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Canon S120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Canon S120
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography factors
Canon S120 Street photography factors
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (401 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (217g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
Canon S120 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography info
Canon S120 Travel photography info
60
good battery pack (370 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (401g)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (217g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
Canon S120 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Canon S120
60
fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (401g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than average (217g)
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Canon G12 vs Canon S120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Canon S120
 Canon PowerShot G12Canon PowerShot S120
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot S120
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand 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 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 lbs) 217g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 56
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.9
DXO Low light score 161 246
Other
Battery life 370 shots 230 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $449