Canon G12 vs Canon SD940 IS

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G12 versus Canon SD940 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the SD940 IS (12MP) is very similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and SD940 IS (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was unveiled 18 months later than the SD940 IS making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G12 scores against the SD940 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Canon PowerShot SD940 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Canon SD940 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Canon SD940 IS has proportions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 versus Canon SD940 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G12 against the SD940 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and SD940 IS is 83 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and SD940 IS.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G12 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SD940 IS will deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer G12 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.