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Canon G12 vs Canon S95

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Canon PowerShot S95 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon G12 vs Canon S95 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Older Model is Canon S90
  • Successor is Canon S100
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Canon G12 vs Canon S95 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G12 vs Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the S95 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The G12 was released 2 months later than the S95 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the G12 scores vs the S95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon S95

 G12 S95 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon G12

 S95 G12 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon S95

 G12 S95 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011November 2010Same generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon G12 vs Canon S95 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 enjoys outside 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 S95 has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G12 and the S95.

Canon G12 vs Canon S95 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and S95 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Canon S95 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon S95 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and S95.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon G12 vs Canon S95 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon S95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Canon S95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography features
Canon S95 Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
41
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography features
Canon S95 Street photography features
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography advice
Canon S95 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Canon S95 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery pack (370 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (401 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography highlights
Canon S95 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging information
Canon S95 Vlogging information
60
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (401 grams)
32
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon G12 vs Canon S95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Canon S95
 Canon PowerShot G12Canon PowerShot S95
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot S95
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-11-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
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 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/500s
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lb) 195 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 47
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.3
DXO Low light score 161 153
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card
Card slots One -
Launch price $600 $495