Canon G12 vs Canon S120
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![Canon PowerShot G12 front Canon PowerShot G12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-G12-ek-fs.jpg)
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Canon G12 vs Canon S120 Key Specs
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- 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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Canon G12 vs Canon S120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Canon PowerShot S120. The full galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Canon S120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon S120
G12 | S120 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon G12
S120 | G12 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 34 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon S120
G12 | S120 | |||
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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).
Compare the Canon G12 versus Canon S120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon G12 vs Canon S120 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Canon-PowerShot-S120-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Canon-PowerShot-S120-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Canon-PowerShot-S120-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G12 vs Canon S120 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G12 vs Canon S120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G12 vs Canon S120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Canon-PowerShot-S120-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G12 vs Canon S120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot S120 | |
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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 |